Flying from London to Vagar Airport (FAE): What you need to know
Sorvagur (where Vagar Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Your flight from London to FAE won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Vagar Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Vagar Airport (FAE) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
Atlantic Airways offers direct flights from London to FAE departing from LGW. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Atlantic Airways is the most popular choice for travellers flying from LGW to FAE.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to FAE flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Vagar Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Vagar Airport (FAE)
Reserve a hotel near FAE if you're catching a late flight from London to Vagar Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Vagar Airport rental car and explore Sorvagur and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Sixt and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Vagar Airport flight.
Getting from Vagar Airport (FAE) to central Sorvagur
From Vagar Airport, central Sorvagur is around 2 kilometres away. It takes about 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vagar Airport (FAE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Vagar Airport is $265. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $584. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from London to FAE by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap London to Vagar Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Vagar Airport (FAE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Vagar Airport (FAE). July is the busiest month to visit Sorvagur. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
The warmest month in Sorvagur is August, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 13ºC. Lock in your London to FAE flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Vagar Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sorvagur
Start your Sorvagur trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Vagar Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Drangarnir, Seatravel.fo Boat Tours and Faroe Islands War Museum are must-do's during your Sorvagur adventure.