Travelling from Vagar Airport (FAE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vagar Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sorvagur and Edinburgh share the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Your FAE to EDI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Edinburgh (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with Atlantic Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Vagar Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Atlantic Airways on this route.
With 71.43% of its services arriving as scheduled, Atlantic Airways is the most punctual carrier offering FAE to EDI flights.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Vagar Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Many travellers pass through Copenhagen Airport when flying between FAE and EDI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vagar Airport (FAE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
110 € is the best price for a one-way Vagar Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at 281 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from FAE to EDI, reserve your journey nine months ahead of your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Vagar Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Vagar Airport (FAE)
When it comes to Vagar Airport's on-time performance, data shows 62.63% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Vagar Airport from central Sorvagur, it takes about 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to FAE? If you've booked an early flight from Vagar Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're getting in on a late Vagar Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edinburgh and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Vagar Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Edinburgh. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Vagar Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FAE to EDI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without dropping by Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.