The Faroe Islands sit in the North Atlantic between Scotland, Iceland, and Norway — remote enough to feel like another world, but easier to reach than you might expect.
By air is the quickest option. Vágar Airport receives direct flights from Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen, London, Edinburgh, Paris, and Reykjavík, among others. The national carrier is Atlantic Airways, which also offers charter flights from various European cities in summer. Icelandair began direct service from Keflavík in 2024, making connections from North America more practical. Most European flights take around two and a half hours; Edinburgh is just over an hour away. Prices are quoted in Danish kroner (DKK).
By ferry, the Smyril Line runs a car-passenger ferry service from Hirtshals, Denmark, to Tórshavn, with a stop in Seyðisfjörður, Iceland, in summer. The crossing from Denmark takes around 36 hours; from Iceland about 12 hours. Cabins are available onboard, and bringing your own car is a practical way to arrive ready to explore. This is a scenic journey in good weather — less so in rough Atlantic swells.
Note: although the Faroes are governed in association with Denmark, a Schengen visa does not automatically grant entry. The islands have their own visa regime; EU and EEA citizens enter freely, as do citizens of most Western countries for stays up to 90 days. Check current requirements before travelling.