Flying from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport (FAE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 34 minutes.
Sorvagur (where Vagar Airport is located) and Reykjavik share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
With 5 direct flights a week between the two airports, Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Vagar Airport (FAE) is the most popular route. Icelandair operates the earliest flight at 08:35. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from KEF to FAE is with Atlantic Airways at 13:00.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Reykjavik to FAE. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
You can take a direct flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport (FAE) departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
When jetting out of KEF, you can take a direct flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport with Icelandair.
The distance from central Reykjavik to KEF is roughly 48 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Keflavik International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
About Vagar Airport (FAE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FAE:
Getting from Vagar Airport (FAE) to central Sorvagur
Vagar Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from central Sorvagur. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 4 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport (FAE)
For a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport, ر.ق. 524 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from ر.ق. 945. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from Reykjavik to FAE, reserve your trip 6 months before the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport (FAE)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sorvagur, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Reykjavik to FAE, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sorvagur, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 13ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Sorvagur
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sorvagur:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Faroe Islands War Museum, Seatravel.fo Boat Tours and Lake Leitisvatn are major attractions which should feature on any good Sorvagur itinerary.
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