Flights to Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands has only one airport serving scheduled passenger flights, which is Sørvágur Airport — also known as Vágar Airport. It handles a total of 156 flights in April from 13 airports in 6 countries, operated by 4 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Faroe Islands in Economy and Business Class.
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Destinations in Faroe Islands Airlines flying to Faroe Islands Best time to visit Faroe Islands Countries with direct flights All direct flights Business Class flights International flights Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Faroe Islands. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Faroe Islands.
For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.
Destinations in Faroe Islands
Explore Faroe Islands!
The only way to fly into Faroe Islands is through its single airport: Sørvágur. For more information about flights to this airport scroll down this page or follow the link below.
Airlines flying to Faroe Islands
When planning your trip to Faroe Islands, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 4 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. The most popular airline is Atlantic Airways, they handle 76% of all flights arriving here: a total of 118 flights this month.
Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.




What is the best time to visit Faroe Islands?
In Faroe Islands, there's just one destination with a oceanic / maritime climate, as highlighted here, making it easy to choose the best time for your visit.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
Oceanic destinations in Faroe Islands have mild summer temperatures, typically ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F), while winters are pleasantly cool without being freezing. You can enjoy beautiful green surroundings, a variety of flora and fauna, and plenty of outdoor adventures. Ideally suited for anyone who enjoys the temperate weather.
There is 1 oceanic / maritime destination in Faroe Islands accessible by plane. This destination is best to visit in the summer months from May to August. During this period, temperatures are pleasant to warm, while precipitation often falls in autumn and winter, from September to February.

Countries with direct flights to Faroe Islands
From which countries can you fly non-stop?
Below is a list of all 6 countries that have non-stop flights to Faroe Islands, including the number of airports that offer those flights:






Airports with direct flights to Faroe Islands
This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Faroe Islands. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 13 airports across 6 countries and 1 continents offer direct flights to the single airport in Faroe Islands.










Flying Business Class to Faroe Islands
Where can you fly to in Business Class?
In total, there are 1 airports across 1 countries that provide business class flights to Faroe Islands. Sørvágur is the only airport with Business Class flights.
Departure airports with Business Class flights


Business Class airports in Faroe Islands

International flights from Europe to Faroe Islands
There are 13 cities spread across 6 countries in Europe that offer international flights to Faroe Islands. These direct flights arrive at Sørvágur Airport, the only international airport in Faroe Islands.
The majority of those flights are operated by Atlantic Airways, which handles 76% of all international flights.
In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:
Flights from Denmark to Faroe Islands

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Denmark, and arrive at the only destination in Faroe Islands: Sørvágur. In total there are 3 direct routes from Denmark, operated by 2 different airlines — Atlantic Airways and SAS.



Denmark to Faroe Islands with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Denmark offer flights to Sørvágur Airport with a single stop:




Flights from Iceland to Faroe Islands

From Iceland you can fly non-stop from Reykjavik (Keflavik) Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Faroe Islands: Sørvágur. This is the only non-stop flight route from Iceland to Faroe Islands, operated by 2 different airlines — Icelandair and Atlantic Airways.

Iceland to Faroe Islands with a stopover
There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Akureyri Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Sørvágur:

Flights from United Kingdom to Faroe Islands

From United Kingdom you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Faroe Islands: Sørvágur. In total there are 2 direct routes from United Kingdom, operated by Atlantic Airways.


United Kingdom to Faroe Islands with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 25 airports in United Kingdom offer flights to Sørvágur Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Norway to Faroe Islands

From Norway you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Faroe Islands: Sørvágur. In total there are 2 direct routes from Norway, operated by 2 different airlines — Widerøe and Atlantic Airways.


Norway to Faroe Islands with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 29 airports in Norway offer flights to Sørvágur Airport with a single stop:





Flights from France to Faroe Islands

From France you can fly non-stop from Paris Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Faroe Islands: Sørvágur. This is the only non-stop flight route from France to Faroe Islands, operated by Atlantic Airways.

France to Faroe Islands with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 29 airports in France offer flights to Sørvágur Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Spain to Faroe Islands

From Spain you can fly non-stop from 4 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Faroe Islands: Sørvágur. In total there are 4 direct routes from Spain, operated by Atlantic Airways.




Spain to Faroe Islands with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 39 airports in Spain offer flights to Sørvágur Airport with a single stop:





Most popular routes to Faroe Islands
Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Faroe Islands, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.










Popular routes to Faroe Islands with a stopover
If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Faroe Islands, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.
Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.
To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Faroe Islands!










Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
What is the best time to visit Faroe Islands?
The ideal time to explore Faroe Islands is usually from May to August. Find a detailed description here:Best time to visit Faroe Islands
What are the most popular destinations in Faroe Islands?
The only airport to fly to in Faroe Islands is Sørvágur Airport, also known as Vágar Airport.
Which alliances are flying to Faroe Islands?
Only SkyTeam operates flights to Faroe Islands.
Which airlines operate direct flights to Faroe Islands?
As of today, there are 4 airlines that fly to Faroe Islands. You can find them here:
- Atlantic Airways
- SAS
- Icelandair
- Widerøe
Which low-cost airlines fly to Faroe Islands?
There are no low-cost carriers that operate flights to Faroe Islands at the moment.
Which countries offer direct flights to Faroe Islands?
There are 6 countries that offer direct flights to Faroe Islands, which are:
- Denmark
- Iceland
- United Kingdom
- Norway
- France
- Spain
Which countries have the best direct connections to Faroe Islands?
These countries have the most flight connections to Faroe Islands:
- Denmark
- Iceland
- United Kingdom
What are the best intercontinental hubs for flights to Faroe Islands?
Top intercontinental airports for flights to Faroe Islands are:
-  Copenhagen (CPH)

-  Reykjavik (Keflavik) (KEF)

-  Billund (BLL)

From which continents can you fly non-stop to Faroe Islands?
You can fly from Europe only at the moment.
Are there Business Class flights to Faroe Islands?
Yes, you can fly in Business Class to one airport in Faroe Islands: Sørvágur Airport.
Are there First Class flights to Faroe Islands?
No, you cannot fly to Faroe Islands in First Class.
What is the longest flight to Faroe Islands?
The longest direct flight is from Tenerife (Reina Sofía), Spain (TFS) to Sørvágur (FAE). This flight takes 5 hours and 15 minutes and covers a distance of 2,387 miles (3,842 km). Other interesting long-haul flights to Faroe Islands include:
- ES - Tenerife (Reina Sofía) to Sørvágur 2,387 miles
- ES - Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) to Sørvágur 2,386 miles
- ES - Palma de Mallorca to Sørvágur 1,610 miles
- ES - Barcelona to Sørvágur 1,485 miles
- FR - Paris to Sørvágur 977 miles
- DK - Copenhagen to Sørvágur 835 miles
- GB - London Gatwick to Sørvágur 799 miles
- DK - Billund to Sørvágur 727 miles
- DK - Aalborg to Sørvágur 687 miles
- NO - Oslo to Sørvágur 624 miles
- IS - Reykjavik (Keflavik) to Sørvágur 496 miles
- GB - Edinburgh to Sørvágur 444 miles
- NO - Bergen to Sørvágur 433 miles
How many airports are there in Faroe Islands?
There is only 1 airport that handles scheduled passenger flights, which is Sørvágur Airport.
What are the best airports for flights to Faroe Islands?
Top airports for direct flights to Faroe Islands include:
-  London Gatwick (LGW)

-  Edinburgh (EDI)

What are the best international airports in Europe for flights to Faroe Islands?
Top international airports in Europe for non-stop flights to Faroe Islands are:
-  Copenhagen (CPH)

-  Reykjavik (Keflavik) (KEF)

-  Billund (BLL)

Do all airports in Faroe Islands operate year-round?
Sørvágur Airport, the only airport of Faroe Islands operates all year round.
What are the most popular flights to Faroe Islands?
International:
- Edinburgh to Sørvágur
- London Gatwick to Sørvágur
- Copenhagen to Sørvágur
- Reykjavik (Keflavik) to Sørvágur
- Billund to Sørvágur
- Oslo to Sørvágur
- Aalborg to Sørvágur
- Paris to Sørvágur
- Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) to Sørvágur
- Tenerife (Reina Sofía) to Sørvágur
- Palma de Mallorca to Sørvágur
- Bergen to Sørvágur
- Barcelona to Sørvágur
Which airports in Faroe Islands offer domestic flights only?
As Faroe Islands has only one airport, domestic air travel is not possible. There are no domestic flights.

























