Airline to relaunch UK flights to ‘other-worldly’ tiny islands next year
A GROUP of tiny islands that people say is like being at the “edge of the world” are to remain easily accessible to Brits.
Atlantic Airways currently operates flights from the UK to the Faroe Islands.
The flights launched for the first time this year from London Gatwick, operating twice a week throughout the summer.
The routes are set to be paused by the end of the month, being a seasonal route.
However, due to the successful first season, the airline, who is the national carrier of the Faroe Islands, has confirmed that the route will start again next year.
The airline said it will return by “popular demand”.
This means it is likely to start again from May 2025, and run until August.
The Edinburgh to Vagar Airport route remains in operation all year round.
The short two hour flight makes the remote islands easily accessible for Brits.
Made up of 18 individual islands, each connected by bridge or ferry, they are found between Iceland and Norway.
Most people visit for nature tours, including puffin and whale-watching tours.
It was even used to film parts of the Peter Pan adaption featuring Jude Law playing Captain Hook.
The Sun’s Brittany Vonow visited the islands earlier this year.
She said: “Gorgeous gorges, majestic mountains and fantastic fjords all stretch out as far as the eye can see.
“There are hikes for all abilities — ranging from two-hour rambles between towns to all-day treks that take you to the most Instagram-worthy spots
“One spot to live out your country dreams is Hanusarstova, a farm owned by local couple Harriet and John.
“Just one feature of her farm, in village Avevig, is a gorgeous Airbnb where a conveniently placed window and ramp will mean you are greeted by sheep when you wake each morning.
“And there are top restaurants including Michelin-starred Roks, which serves fresh fish dishes such as Greenlandic snow crab with burnt onion butter and razor clam tartare.”
The Faroe Islands aren’t the only place getting new UK flights.
EasyJet launched flights to the new Salerno Airport in Italy this summer, which allows easier access to the Italian coast.
Faroe Islands travel advice
Brits can follow the same travel advice set for Denmark, which is also in place on the Faroe Islands.
The islands use the Danish Krone, with £10 around 88 krone.
The Faroe Islands have the same time zone as the UK.
The national language is Faroese, a North Germanic language, but most locals will speak English.
UK holidaymakers can stay up to 90 days without a visa, within an 180 day period.
No visa is required to visit the Faroe Islands.
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