Icelandair has announced the extension of its service to the Faroe Islands, making the archipelago nation a year-round destination. Icelandair began flying to the Faroe Islands in May 2024. According to the airline, the route “has seen demand and success since the first flight.”
During the winter season, Icelandair will operate three flights per week, with convenient connections to their network via Keflavík International Airport, we’re told. Flight time is one hour and 45 minutes.
The Faroe Islands are experiencing strong growth as a tourist destination, offering a wide range of attractions, Icelandair pointed out. “The islands are characterized by dramatic, unspoiled nature and are located midway between Iceland and Scotland. They are popular with both individual travelers and groups, and have long been a favorite among Icelanders. The nation is known for its exceptional hospitality and outstanding culinary culture.”
The route between Iceland and the Faroe Islands also plays an important role in connecting the Faroes with North America via Iceland. “Icelandair has seen increasing interest in these connections, particularly from U.S. travelers who wish to visit both Iceland and the Faroe Islands in a single trip,” Icelandair noted in a statement.
“Flights to the Faroe Islands got off to a strong start, and from the beginning and our goal was to build towards year-round service,” said Tómas Ingason, Chief Commercial Officer at Icelandair.
“It is therefore very pleasing to be able to announce year-round flights just two years after launching the route. The Faroe Islands are a unique and growing destination with much to offer our customers. The ties between Iceland and the Faroe Islands are strong, and with year-round service we aim to further support those connections while also opening up additional opportunities for onward connections with North America.”
