Flights from Faroe Islands

Flights from Faroe Islands

Sørvágur Airport, also known as Vágar Airport, is the only airport in Faroe Islands with scheduled passenger flights. In March, there are 68 flights to 13 airports in 6 countries.

Those flights are operated by 4 different airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers. Cabin classes that are available on flights from Faroe Islands are: Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from Faroe Islands. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.

Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from Faroe Islands? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.

To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by SkyTeam.

All airports in Faroe Islands

Travel from Faroe Islands!

All flights from Faroe Islands depart from the country's single airport: Sørvágur airport. For more details on flights from this airport, scroll down this page or click the link below.

Airlines flying from Faroe Islands

You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 4 airlines operate flights from Faroe Islands, none are low-cost airlines. Atlantic Airways is the preferred airline here, handling 96% of all departures — amounting to 65 flights this month.

Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in Faroe Islands.

Information on Points & Miles

This section lists destinations within specific distances from Faroe Islands. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).

For more flexibility in choosing distances, consider upgrading to FlightConnections Premium. You'll gain access to the distance filter and many other useful features to refine your search, such as filtering by multiple airlines, alliance or aircraft type, just to name a few!

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Destinations from Faroe Islands by flight duration

Have a look at all destinations from Faroe Islands arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!

Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.

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Best time to travel from Faroe Islands

When planning a trip from Faroe Islands, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types. This way, you can easily organize your trip from Faroe Islands, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations

You can find direct flights from Faroe Islands to 7 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.

☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations

Faroe Islands currently offers non-stop flights to 2 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails here with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).

🏜️ Desert destinations

At the moment, there’s one desert destination you can reach with a direct flight from Faroe Islands. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.

🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations

Currently, there is only one warm continental destination accessible from Faroe Islands via a direct flight. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.

🥶 🌨️ Polar / Tundra destinations

You can travel directly from Faroe Islands to one destination influenced by the Polar / Tundra climate. These areas, renowned for their glacial landscapes and frozen terrain — with temperatures well below 0°C (32°F) and often dropping to -30°C (-22°F) — offer opportunities for adventure activities like ice climbing, glacier hiking, and polar expeditions to observe wildlife such as seals, penguins, and polar bears.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The best time to explore these areas in the Northern Hemisphere is during the summer months (June-August), when you'll enjoy abundant sunshine and long days. If you're a fan of snow, these places are ideal as they have snow year-round. Just keep in mind that winters can be quite cold and dark.

🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations

As of now, there's only one Warm Mediterranean destination that you can reach with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.

Countries with direct flights from Faroe Islands

Which countries are easy to visit when flying from Faroe Islands?

Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from Faroe Islands. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 6 countries, all in Europe.

Non-stop flights from Faroe Islands

Only one airport offers direct flights out of Faroe Islands: Sørvágur Airport (FAE), a medium-sized airport. Direct connections are available to 6 different countries, all located in Europe.

Business Class flights from Faroe Islands

Flying Business Class from Faroe Islands

The only way to fly in business class from Faroe Islands is through Sørvágur Airport, to Copenhagen in Denmark.

Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from Faroe Islands!

Business Class airports in Faroe Islands

Destinations with Business Class flights

International flights from Faroe Islands to Europe

In total there are 13 cities in 6 countries across Europe that you can reach by direct flight. These international flights all depart from Sørvágur Airport, the only international airport in Faroe Islands.

The most popular destinations are Copenhagen (CPH), Billund (BLL), Reykjavik (Keflavik) (KEF), Oslo (OSL) and Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) (LPA).

By Atlantic Airways, SAS, Icelandair and Widerøe, Most international flights are handled by Atlantic Airways, serving 96% of all international flights.

In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.

Flights to Denmark from Faroe Islands

Sørvágur Airport is directly connected to 3 destinations in Denmark. Altogether, there are 3 direct routes to Denmark, operated by Atlantic Airways and SAS, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Faroe Islands to Denmark with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional options to choose from. Sørvágur Airport offers flights to 4 more airports in Denmark, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Iceland from Faroe Islands

Sørvágur Airport is directly connected to Iceland, with flights to Reykjavik (Keflavik) Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Iceland from Faroe Islands, operated by Icelandair and Atlantic Airways, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Faroe Islands to Iceland with a stopover

Looking for more options? If a stopover works for you, Sørvágur Airport offers 1-stop flights to 1 destinations in Iceland:

Flights to Norway from Faroe Islands

Sørvágur Airport is directly connected to 2 destinations in Norway. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Norway, operated by Widerøe and Atlantic Airways, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Faroe Islands to Norway with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Sørvágur Airports offers flights to 29 more destinations in Norway that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Spain from Faroe Islands

Sørvágur Airport is directly connected to 4 destinations in Spain. In total there are 4 non-stop routes to Spain, operated by Atlantic Airways.

Faroe Islands to Spain with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Sørvágur Airports offers flights to 39 more destinations in Spain that require only 1 stop:

Flights to United Kingdom from Faroe Islands

Sørvágur Airport is directly connected to 2 destinations in United Kingdom. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to United Kingdom, operated by Atlantic Airways.

Faroe Islands to United Kingdom with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Sørvágur Airports offers flights to 25 more destinations in United Kingdom that require only 1 stop:

Flights to France from Faroe Islands

Sørvágur Airport is directly connected to France, with flights to Paris Airport. This is the only direct flight route to France from Faroe Islands, operated by Atlantic Airways.

Faroe Islands to France with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Sørvágur Airports offers flights to 29 more destinations in France that require only 1 stop:

Most popular routes from Faroe Islands

Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from Faroe Islands. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!

Popular routes from Faroe Islands with a stopover

If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.

To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!

If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from Faroe Islands:

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