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The control tower and hangars, with the mountains behind

Airport · Tórshavn, Denmark

Vágar FAE

27 km from central Tórshavn. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.

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About the airport

Vágar Airport (Vága Floghavn) is on the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands, a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark, about 45 km from Tórshavn. It is the islands’ airport for international flights, with routes mainly to Copenhagen and other Nordic and European destinations.

Terminals

It has a single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Fog and wind, both common on the islands, can cause delays or cancellations, so it is wise to leave some margin in your plans.

Services

There are basic traveller services, such as shops, tourist information and car rental. A public bus links the airport with Tórshavn through the Vágar undersea tunnel.

The terminal entrance, with the Vága Floghavn signAn aircraft on approach between the mist and the mountains

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Getting to the city

  • Strandfaraskip Landsins

    A public bus (route 300) runs between the airport and Tórshavn through the Vágar undersea tunnel. Times are usually coordinated with flights, but check them before you travel.

  • Taxi

    Taxis wait outside the terminal, or can be booked in advance. It is the easiest way to reach Tórshavn (about 45 km).

Airport map

Terminal

A single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is the Faroe Islands' airport for international flights, with routes mainly to Copenhagen and other Nordic and European destinations.

Tórshavn

Things to do in Tórshavn

Tórshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands, a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark, on the east coast of the island of Streymoy. It is one of the world's smallest capitals, with an old town of wooden houses with turf roofs.

Tinganes

Tinganes

The old-town peninsula, with red and black wooden houses with turf roofs, the historic seat of Faroese government.

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Havnar Kirkja

Havnar Kirkja

Tórshavn's white cathedral, dating from the 18th century, in the centre of the town.

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Skansin

Skansin

The fortress above the harbour, with old cannons and a lighthouse, and good views of the sea.

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Múlafossur (Gásadalur)

Múlafossur (Gásadalur)

The waterfall that drops into the sea beside the village of Gásadalur, on the island of Vágar, near the airport.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the airport from central Tórshavn?

Vágar airport is about 27 km from central Tórshavn.

How do I get from the airport to central Tórshavn?

From Vágar airport you can take Strandfaraskip Landsins (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

How many terminals does Vágar airport have?

Vágar has one terminal: Terminal.

Landing in Tórshavn?

Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.

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