New Direct Air Service From US to the Faroe Islands Launches This Summer

Atlantic Airways, the Faroese national carrier, announced the launch of its first scheduled service between the U.S. and the Faroe Islands. The route will connect New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) with Vágar Airport (FAE) in the Faroe Islands.

This will be the first-ever regularly scheduled direct flight between the U.S. and the Faroe Islands, offering a shorter journey to the Islands, with a flight time of seven hours. In addition, its greener alternative will save on the emissions of the additional take-off and landing involved with connecting flights.

The Faroe Islands service will begin as a seasonal route, and from August 22 through October 4, 2023, will run once weekly, on Wednesdays to the Faroe Islands, and Tuesdays back to New York. U.S. travelers who would like to visit the Faroe Islands during other time periods can do so through Iceland’s Keflavik airport.

Jóhanna á Bergi, CEO of Atlantic Airways, said in a statement: “This is something we have been working hard on for quite some time and we are extremely excited about being able to announce this new historic route connecting the Faroe Islands and the U.S. We are confident of the demand between the U.S. and the Faroe Islands.”

Atlantic Airways will use Airbus 320neo aircraft for its operations between Vágar Airport and New York Stewart International Airport.

Tickets go on sale May 17, 2023, with prices starting at $895 roundtrip.

With stunning unspoiled nature, fresh air, world-class gastronomy and a rich cultural history, the Faroe Islands are a hidden gem in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and highlighted by the international travel press as one of the next great Nordic destinations.