Cheap flights from Vágar (FAE)

The only airport in the Faroe Islands

Vágar is the sole airport of the Faroe Islands, sitting on Vágar island about 45 km west of Tórshavn via the subsea Vágar tunnel. Atlantic Airways is the home carrier and operates the bulk of routes; SAS adds seasonal Copenhagen frequency. Typical destinations include Copenhagen, Reykjavík, Edinburgh, Bergen, Billund and Mallorca in summer.

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Airlines flying from Vágar (FAE)

Major carriers: Atlantic Airways, SAS.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to the Faroe Islands?
Atlantic Airways is the national carrier and runs the largest network, including Copenhagen, Reykjavík, Edinburgh, Bergen and Mallorca. SAS adds extra Copenhagen frequencies, mainly in summer. Flightmussy compares both carriers in one search, with no signup, and surfaces the cheapest week across the next 12 months.
How far is Vágar Airport from Tórshavn?
Vágar is about 45 km from Tórshavn, reached via the subsea Vágar tunnel and a road route through Streymoy. By bus or car the trip takes around 50 minutes. There is no rail. Plan a buffer if your inbound flight is late, since road conditions can slow ferries and shuttles.
When is the cheapest time to fly to the Faroe Islands?
Late autumn and the shoulders of winter (October-November and January-March, outside Christmas) usually show the lowest Atlantic Airways fares. Summer fills with hikers and birdwatchers. Use the Flightmussy 12-month heatmap to spot the cheapest single week rather than scanning dates one by one.
Are there direct flights from FAE to the UK?
Atlantic Airways operates seasonal direct flights between Vágar and Edinburgh. Frequencies are limited and concentrate in spring and summer. For year-round connections to the UK, most travellers route via Copenhagen. Flightmussy lets you compare direct and one-stop fares side by side.

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