Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Tórshavn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tórshavn

With 13.200 inhabitants, Tórshavn is the most populous city in the Faroe Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tórshavn has to offer.

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When to visit Tórshavn

Tórshavn in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 350
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tórshavn in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 350
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tórshavn

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 27 km from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 51h 40m.

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 27 km from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 51h 40m.

Airports near Tórshavn

FAESørvágur Vágar

Airlines serving Tórshavn

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (514 reviews)
Atlantic Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
Wideroe
Excellent (49 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tórshavn

Hiring a car in Tórshavn

The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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