Travelling from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport (FAE): What you need to know
1 hour 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Reykjavik to Vagar Airport flight.
Vagar Airport is located in Sorvagur. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as Reykjavik.
Choose from 4 direct services each week between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Vagar Airport (FAE). This is the busiest route, with Atlantic Airways offering a 8:45am departure from KEF to FAE.
Leave plenty of time to make 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.
In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Take the express route from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport (FAE) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport with Icelandair. This well-known airline offers services from KEF.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between KEF and FAE is Icelandair.
Atlantic Airways is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
KEF is about 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Keflavik International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Keflavik International Airport, data shows 66.96% of flights complete their journey on time.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
You can reach RKV from central Reykjavik in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Reykjavik International Airport the day before your Reykjavik to FAE flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.1%.
About Vagar Airport (FAE)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near FAE and hit the pillow fast:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Vagar Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Sixt or Budget and explore beyond Sorvagur's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Reykjavik 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 get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport (FAE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport is R 2,300. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,548. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport (FAE)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport (FAE). July is the busiest month to travel to Sorvagur. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Sorvagur is August, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Book your Reykjavik to FAE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sorvagur
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sorvagur right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Reykjavik to Vagar Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Drangarnir, Seatravel.fo Boat Tours and Faroe Islands War Museum are must-do's during your Sorvagur adventure.