Barcelona to Vágar (BCN–FAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
RC491
RC Atlantic
320
5:25 PM
CEST T2
8:05 PM
WEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RC490
RC Atlantic
320
12:00 PM
WEST
4:25 PM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 34m AZEYFR RC Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Vágar flights
LGW London 5h 52m BABYIB RC London (LGW) to Vágar flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h D8FRIB AFFILO Copenhagen (CPH) to Vágar flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 6h 20m AFAMG3 RC Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Vágar flights
EDI Edinburgh 7h 7m BAFRIB RC Edinburgh (EDI) to Vágar flights
BLL Billund 12h 56m D8 AFRC Billund (BLL) to Vágar flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 19h 21m D8DYLL RC Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Vágar flights
KEF Reykjavík 20h 10m EKFILL AFFIRC Reykjavík (KEF) to Vágar flights
BGO Bergen 28h 30m D8 WF Bergen (BGO) to Vágar flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Barcelona to Vágar
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,486 mi 3h 40m nonstop -1h behind

BCN–FAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Atlantic Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,486 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–FAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
RC Atlantic Airways 1 320 3h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – RC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RC (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BCN to FAE direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to FAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
705
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Vágar from Barcelona

Nearby airports with service to Vágar Airport.
Metric BCN→FAE PMI→FAE
Distance from BCN 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of BCN with service to Vágar Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Vágar is 1 hour behind Barcelona.
BCN: CEST · FAE: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 5:00 PM in Vágar.
Distance & Flight Time
1,486 mi / 2,392 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter the Faroe Islands without a visa. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory of Denmark. EU and Schengen nationals can enter freely. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is sufficient. There is no border control on flights from Denmark, but flights from Spain usually connect through Copenhagen.

The Faroe Islands are not part of the EU or the Schengen area, even though Denmark is a member of both. In practice, this means there can be ID checks on arrival depending on your routing. If you fly direct from Copenhagen (a Schengen departure), Faroese authorities may check documents on arrival. The check is quick for EU nationals.

There is no time limit on tourist stays for EU citizens, but the Faroe Islands have their own immigration rules separate from Denmark. If you plan to work or stay long-term, you need a residence and work permit from the Faroese Immigration Office (Uttanrikisradid). EU free movement rules do not fully apply here.

Getting to BCN

Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.

RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.

BCN–FAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Vágar route.
Route details
Distance1,486 mi / 2,392 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: FAE
IATA / ICAOFAE / EKVG
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Elevation280 ft / 85 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to FAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vágar Airport take about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,486 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BCN to FAE: Atlantic Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Palma de Mallorca, London Gatwick and Copenhagen Kastrup.
Vágar is 1 hour behind Barcelona.
Yes, return flights from FAE to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BCN to FAE

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Vágar Airport (FAE) are connected by nonstop service from Atlantic Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BCN to FAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to FAE is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,486 miles (2,392 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, London Gatwick and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).