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How do you fly from Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands?

All flights land at Vágar Airport.

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Short answer

Flights to the Faroe Islands land at Vágar Airport. In November 2026 Atlantic Airways flies twice a day from Copenhagen, with departures from Vágar at 08:20 and 14:30. In the same week there are also Atlantic Airways flights between Vágar and Billund and between Vágar and Aalborg. The airlines serving Vágar include Atlantic Airways, SAS, Icelandair and Widerøe.

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Why

  1. Several flights every day from Copenhagen.
  2. Jutland has its own routes via Billund and Aalborg.
  3. There is only one airport on the islands.

Details

Atlantic Airways flew to Copenhagen for the first time on 28 March 1988.

Tip

From Aarhus you can book SAS to the Faroe Islands with a short stop in Copenhagen.

What may differ

Flights from Billund and Aalborg do not run every day, so check the weekdays for your trip.

Common misconception

You can only reach the Faroe Islands from Copenhagen.

What actually happens

In November 2026 there are also direct flights from Billund and Aalborg.

People also ask

  • Do you need a passport to fly to the Faroe Islands?
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  • Do the Faroe Islands use Danish kroner?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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