Best time to go to Aruba

The best time to visit Aruba is pretty much all the time. Imagine averaging 28°C all year round? 24°C is about as cold as it gets, so settle in for some solid Caribbean sunshine. The winds in January and March keep things cooler and deliver some ideal windsurfing conditions. Aruba’s even outside of the Caribbean’s hurricane belt, so there’s a much lower chance of storms here, too.

Passports and Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Aruba, but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/aruba/entry-requirements

Embarkation and disembarkation card

The Aruba Tourist Board have launched a new online embarkation and disembarkation card which you can complete at www.edcardaruba.aw. This will eventually replace the traditional paper cards. Just to let you know, that this process is not compulsory, it will just save you time when you land and depart.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re planning on diving, check your policy covers you for this. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/aruba/health

Further Reading

  • Overview
  • Things To Do
  • Key Facts

    • Capital - Oranjestad
    • Language - Dutch and Papiamento
    • Timezone - GMT -4
    • Population - 107,488
    • Currency - AWG:Aruban Guilder
    • Flight Time - 9 hours 35 minutes from Gatwick

    Travel Aware

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    Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
    The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

    See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

    See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

    Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

    See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

    See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

    The advice can change so check regularly for updates.