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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Faroe Islands Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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I tried, but I just couldn’t fall asleep – others may have better luck. – a traveller
FAE Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Faroe Islands Vágar Airport.
What to Expect
Faroe Islands Airport (code: FAE) has one tiny terminal comprising a single gate, one shop, and a couple of eateries. Airport signage is in English and Faroese (the local language), while announcements are made only in Faroese. Bring your own entertainment and enjoy the beautiful scenery, as we can’t confirm if WiFi is available.
Sleeping in Vágar Airport
This airport closes nightly, so spending the night here is not possible. For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 90 minutes before the first flight of the day and closes one hour after the last flight.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Faroe Vagar Airport:
- Vagar Hotel – Located directly across from the terminal (about a 2-minute walk). » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels on Faroe Islands, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
As of this update, we were unable to confirm whether the airport has any first-class or business lounges. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us there are no water fountains or water bottle refill stations, but water is available in the bathroom sinks. (April 2026)
Food & Drinks
Food outlets operate in line with scheduled flight departures and arrivals and may close outside of flight times. Flogkaffi has a landside café offering cold dishes and drinks, and an airside location serving hot meals, coffee, and beverages. Hours vary depending on the day’s flight schedule.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage storage is available. Rates start from approximately DKK 50 per bag (short-term).
Mobile Charging
Power outlets are available landside and airside. One confirmed location is opposite Gate 2, below the AED sign. Availability may be limited during busy periods, so bringing a portable power bank is recommended.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Vágar Airport.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATM and Currency Exchange – There are no ATMs or currency exchange services available. Plan ahead and arrive with the local currency if needed.
Duty-Free & Shopping – DutyFree + FAE is the airport’s only retail shop, offering duty-free items during operating hours.
Information Desk – Do you have an airport-related question or need help finding your way? An information desk can be found in the departure hall.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
The airport is served by Bus No 300, which operates between Tórshavn, the Airport and Sørvágur. For rates, routes and to ensure the bus schedule is not affected by the weather, visit the Strandfaraskip website.
Car Rentals
Car rental desks are available in the public area of the Arrivals Hall. On-site car rental agencies include: 62N • Avis • Alamo • Budget •Faroe Rental • Enterprise • GLH Rental • Unicar • Hertz • Europcar • National • Sixt
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis and Shuttles
Both metered taxis and shared-ride shuttles serve the airport during airport hours of operation. Reservations may be required. For taxi service, contact Auto Taxi or Bil Taxi. For scheduled, door-to-door shared-ride service, contact Hammer Shuttle.
Last updated: 2026-02-23
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.