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 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tórshavn has to offer.

When to visit Tórshavn

Tórshavn in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 535
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tórshavn in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 535
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 17 miles from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 34h 05m.

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 17 miles from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 34h 05m.

Airports near Tórshavn

Airlines serving Tórshavn

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (270 reviews)
Atlantic Airways
Good (8 reviews)
Wideroe
Excellent (28 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 (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.