Even though the Faroe Islands is remotely located in the North Atlantic Ocean, reaching the islands is much easier than most people think. The Faroe Islands is only a short flight from mainland Europe!

FLYING TO THE FAROE ISLANDS

You can fly non-stop to the Faroe Islands from a variety of destinations, such as Copenhagen (Denmark), Paris (France), Reykjavik (Iceland), London (United Kingdom), Edinburgh (Scotland), Oslo (Norway), Bergen (Norway) and from various destinations around North America and Canada via Iceland. There are also seasonal flights from places like Barcelona, the Gran Canary Islands, and Mallorca. 

Four airlines fly to the Faroe Islands. These are Atlantic Airways, Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines, and Widerøe AS.

A SHORT COFFEE BREAK AWAY

Flights from Reykjavik, Edinburgh, and Oslo to the Faroe Islands with Atlantic Airways are only one hour long, and flights from Copenhagen with either Atlantic Airways or Scandinavian Airlines last only two hours. Direct flights from Bergen to Widerøe are less than two hours long. Direct flights from Paris to the Faroe Islands with Atlantic Airways last two hours and 45 minutes. There are between two to four direct flights from Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands each day, depending on the season.

SAILING TO THE FAROE ISLANDS

The Faroe Islands can also be reached by ferry from Iceland and Denmark. Slow travel at its best! This service is operated by a Faroese company, Smyril Line.

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