About The Airport
The Faroe Islands are an archipelago of 18 unforgettable islands in the North Atlantic between Iceland and the UK. With wild landscapes, cosy villages, rich culture and history, and close-knit community, the Faroe Islands offers a unique, authentic destination that offers a close connection between nature and society. A well-developed tourism infrastructure and a range of accommodation and activity options creates opportunities for all types of travellers to experience and enjoy the Faroe Islands.
Vágar Airport is the gateway to the Faroe Islands. Conveniently located near the Faroese capital in Tórshavn, the airport takes a collaborative approach to connect airlines with our destination marketing partner Visit Faroe Islands, other Faroese travel as well as the government to support air service in the country. We work closely with airlines to enable long-term success in our growing destination.
Learn more about experiencing the Faroe Islands from Visit Faroe Islands.
Facts and Figures
- List of Top 5 Airlines: Atlantic Airways, SAS, Icelandair, Widerøe
- Number of Serving Airlines: 4
- Number of Direct Destinations: 12
- Number of Terminals: 1
- Number of Runways: 1 runway
- Length of Main Runway (m): 1,799m × 30m
- Passenger Numbers (mppa): 444,327
- Cargo Tonnes (p.a.): 7,402.9
- Ownership: Public Company
- Operational Opening Hours: 08:00 - 20:30
- Total Catchment Population: 54,845
- Urban Population: 54,845
- Aircraft Parking Stands: 5