Flying into Vágar means arriving at Vágar Airport (FAE), the only airport in the Faroe Islands. It provides the crucial air link from Denmark and Iceland, with a very focused network of scheduled flights. As a remote North Atlantic airport, inbound options are limited but essential for all travel to and from the islands.
The most frequent and only scheduled flights into Vágar are from two international destinations: Copenhagen (CPH) in Denmark and Billund (BLL) in Denmark. These operate year-round. Seasonal summer services may include direct arrivals from other destinations like Reykjavik (KEF), Edinburgh (EDI), or Barcelona (BCN), but these are less frequent. There are no domestic flights into FAE.
The inbound market is served by two primary carriers. Atlantic Airways, the national carrier of the Faroe Islands, operates the majority of flights into Vágar from Copenhagen and Billund, as well as any seasonal routes. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) also operates a seasonal service into FAE from Copenhagen. There is limited competition, keeping inbound fares relatively high.
To secure cheap flights to Vágar, book your flight from Copenhagen or Billund as far in advance as possible—ideally 3–6 months for the best fares, especially for summer arrivals. Due to the remote location and limited capacity into FAE, last-minute fares are extremely expensive. For travel from beyond Denmark, it is often most efficient and cost-effective to book a through-fare from your origin to Vágar via Copenhagen (CPH). Compare Atlantic Airways and SAS for the Copenhagen–FAE route. Be flexible with dates if possible, as mid-week arrivals can sometimes be slightly cheaper. Planning is essential due to the infrequency of flights into Vágar.