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✈️ Cheap flights to Faroe Islands
Compare fares to Faroe Islands from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Vágar (FAE). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Faroe Islands
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAE | Vágar | Vágar | Main |
Vágar Airport has flights from Copenhagen and seasonal routes to other European cities. A car ferry connects Tórshavn with Hirtshals in Denmark, sometimes stopping in Iceland.
📅 Best time to fly to Faroe Islands
Best: June to August – long daylight hours, the mildest weather, open hiking trails and puffins in residence.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and September – fewer visitors and dramatic light, though weather is more changeable.
Avoid: November to February – short days, frequent storms and some ferries and boat trips cancelled, though winter has its own moody beauty.
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⏱️ Flight times to Faroe Islands
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tórshavn | 1,247 km | 2 h 10 min | |
| New York → Tórshavn | 4,912 km | 6 h 35 min | |
| Los Angeles → Tórshavn | 7,708 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| Chicago → Tórshavn | 5,518 km | 7 h 20 min | |
| Miami → Tórshavn | 6,615 km | 8 h 40 min | |
| San Francisco → Tórshavn | 7,511 km | 9 h 45 min | |
| Toronto → Tórshavn | 4,951 km | 6 h 40 min | |
| Paris → Tórshavn | 1,574 km | 2 h 35 min | |
| Frankfurt → Tórshavn | 1,651 km | 2 h 40 min | |
| Dubai → Tórshavn | 6,131 km | 8 h 05 min | |
| Delhi → Tórshavn | 6,943 km | 9 h 00 min | |
| Mumbai → Tórshavn | 7,629 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Tórshavn | 10,960 km | 13 h 50 min | |
| Sydney → Tórshavn | 16,540 km | 20 h 35 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Faroe Islands
- Tórshavn – A tiny, charming capital with a colourful harbour, the Tinganes old town and cosy cafés.
- Gásadalur – Home to the iconic Múlafossur waterfall dropping into the sea.
- Mykines – A remote island famous for puffins and a lighthouse hike, reached by boat or helicopter.
- Kirkjubøur – The islands' historic centre, with cathedral ruins and an ancient farmhouse still lived in.
- Saksun – A picture-perfect hamlet with a turf-roofed church above a tidal lagoon.
- Gjógv – A village named after its narrow sea gorge, a natural harbour surrounded by cliffs.
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Flights to Faroe Islands: questions
What is the main airport in Faroe Islands?
The main international airport is Vágar (FAE) in Tórshavn.
How long is the flight from London to Faroe Islands?
A nonstop flight from London to Tórshavn covers about 1,247 km and takes around 2 h 10 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Faroe Islands?
June to August – long daylight hours, the mildest weather, open hiking trails and puffins in residence.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Faroe Islands?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and September – fewer visitors and dramatic light, though weather is more changeable.
Do I need a visa to fly to Faroe Islands?
It depends on your passport. See our Faroe Islands visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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