Channel Islands: main airports
The Channel Islands have two main airports: Guernsey Airport, on the eponymous island, and Alderney Airport, on the smallest and northernmost of the archipelago's inhabited islands.
Channel Islands: recommended activities
Channel Islands: visa and entry requirements
The Channel Islands are British Crown Dependencies, not members of the European Union or the Schengen area: the same entry rules as the United Kingdom apply. EU, US, Canadian and Australian citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 6 months. The passport (or, for EU citizens, in some cases also the ID card) must be valid for the length of the stay.
Channel Islands: safety
The Channel Islands are among the safest destinations in Europe, with crime practically absent. The usual precautions are more than sufficient in any situation.
Channel Islands: health situation
No vaccination is mandatory for entry. Healthcare facilities are of good standard; EU citizens with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) should check coverage, since the Channel Islands are not part of the EU: travel insurance with medical coverage remains advisable for all visitors.
Channel Islands: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the British pound (GBP); Guernsey also issues its own pound (Guernsey Pound), at par with the British one and usable only locally (not spendable outside the islands, exchangeable at a bank). Credit cards are widely accepted. There are no major ride-hailing apps: local taxis are the main means of transport. For connectivity, the operators Sure and Jersey Telecom (JT) cover the islands with prepaid SIM cards. For driving (on the left, as in the UK), a national driving licence is generally accepted for visitors.
