Vágar to London (FAE–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
RC416
RC Atlantic
320
9:10 AM
WEST
11:25 AM
BST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RC417
RC Atlantic
320
12:20 PM
BST TN
2:35 PM
WEST
2h 15m
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 8 hubs
EDI Edinburgh 4h RC U2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London flights
AAL Aalborg 4h 30m RC D8 Aalborg (AAL) to London flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 30m AFFILO D8U2 Copenhagen (CPH) to London flights
BLL Billund 5h 49m AFRC D8 Billund (BLL) to London flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 5h 52m RC DY Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to London flights
KEF Reykjavík 6h 55m AFFIRC AIEKFI Reykjavík (KEF) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 7h 5m RC AFKLU2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
BGO Bergen 8h 15m AF DY Bergen (BGO) to London flights
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Vágar to London
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 800 mi 2h 15m nonstop

FAE–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Atlantic Airways leads the route. The flight covers 800 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAE–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
RC Atlantic Airways 2 320 2h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – RC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RC (2 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, FAE to LGW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAE to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
450
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Vágar.
FAE: WEST · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vágar, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
800 mi / 1,287 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.
Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

FAE–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vágar to London route.
Route details
Distance800 mi / 1,287 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAE
IATA / ICAOFAE / EKVG
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Elevation280 ft / 85 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAE to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Vágar Airport to London Gatwick Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 800 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FAE to LGW: 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 Edinburgh, Aalborg and Copenhagen Kastrup.
Yes, return flights from LGW to FAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 FAE to LGW

Vágar Airport (FAE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Atlantic Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAE to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAE to LGW is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 800 miles (1,287 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edinburgh, Aalborg and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.