Flying from Vagar Airport (FAE) to London: what you need to know
Sorvagur (the location of Vagar Airport) and London are in the same timezone — UTC+0.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from FAE to London. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Vagar Airport (FAE) to London are available for booking. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is where you'll be landing.
Take to the skies with Atlantic Airways. This airline operates direct flights from Vagar Airport to London.
Located around 2 kilometres from central Sorvagur, FAE can be reached in approximately 4 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 28 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vagar Airport to London? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near FAE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vagar Airport (FAE) to London
$235 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vagar Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $510. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FAE to London. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Vagar Airport to London.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 31 kilometres. It takes about 57 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vagar Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). As soon as your flight from Vagar Airport to London has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After your flight from FAE to London, unwind at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Vagar Airport to London. July is the busiest month to travel to London. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Vagar Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from FAE to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After booking your flight from Vagar Airport to London, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should be on any well-planned London itinerary.
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