Falkland Islands Government Air Service 

Moving between destinations is half the fun of travelling in the Falklands, and no visit is complete without a flight (or two) with the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS). FIGAS operates a fleet of five Britten Norman Islander aircraft to 29 destinations across the archipelago from Stanley Airport - just five minutes drive from the centre of town.

Services on offer
FIGAS operates a range of services for tourists and residents alike:

• Shuttle flights
• Air charters
• LAN transfers (Saturdays only)
• Round-robin flights
  

Shuttle flights
FIGAS operates a convenient air shuttle service from Stanley Airport for tourists and residents.  Shuttle flights are available 7 days a week during the summer tourist season (October to March), and 5 days a week during the winter months (April to September). During summer, shuttles depart from Stanley at the following times:

• The East-West Shuttle departs Stanley at 0800 and 1730 (same day return trips are available)
• The Northern and Southern Shuttles depart Stanley at 1030 and 1400
• Please note! Departure times may vary according to operational requirements and weather
  
  

Air charters
FIGAS offers commercial air charters for individuals and groups that cannot be accommodated on the standard shuttle service.  Charter flights allow greater flexibility for those with specific needs (such as media and tour groups moving large amounts of equipment and people), as well as catering for individuals and couples who wish to maximise their time on the ground at particular destinations.

LAN transfers
If you want to start your Falklands adventure as soon as you arrive in the Islands, enquire about a LAN transfer flight.  Only available during the summer season, transfer flights connect with the weekly LAN flight from nearby South America, conveniently transferring passengers to a range of final destinations. Seats on the LAN Transfer should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.

Round-robin flights 
For those who simply wish to see the rugged beauty of the Falklands by air, FIGAS also offers round-robin flight excursions.  Round-robins allow passengers to travel on a shuttle flight over its entire journey, visiting a variety of Camp destinations along the way. Round-robin flights are sold on a space-available basis, and passengers should note that it is not possible to disembark at the various airstrips along the way.  

Bookings and check-in
We recommend booking your FIGAS service well in advance to avoid disappointment due to limited seat availability during peak operational periods (particularly summer).  To book you can either contact FIGAS directly reservations@figas.gov.fk or have your Falkland Islands or international travel agent make your booking as part of a larger itinerary.

Flight departures and check-in times are only advised the day prior to flying. To find out what time you are scheduled to depart, either check with your accommodation provider, or you listen to the daily flights announcement on the Falkland Islands Radio Service after the 6pm news.  A fax-back service is also available by calling +500 27500 from a fax machine.

Luggage allowances
FIGAS offers a personal luggage allowance of 20kg per person.  Individual pieces cannot exceed 25kg, and passengers may be asked to re-pack in the event that luggage exceeds these limits.  Excess luggage (over the 20kg) allowance is charged at a rate of £1/kg per person, per sector flown (for example; Stanley - Pebble Island - Carcass Island - Stanley is equivalent to three chargeable sectors). Passengers should be prepared to pay for any excess luggage at check-in, or on their return to Stanley (whichever is relevant). Hand luggage should also be kept to a minimum and counts towards the 20kg personal allowance. Appropriate hand luggage items include small handbags, camera cases or daypacks that can be comfortably accommodated on your lap.  For payment options and more information, contact FIGAS or your travel agent.

Contact FIGAS
Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS)
Stanley Airport
Airport Road
Stanley
Falkland Islands FIQQ 1ZZ

Email: reservations@figas.gov.fk
Reservations: +500 27219
Fax: +500 27309
Flights fax back: +500 27500 (call this number from a fax machine to receive flight times for the following day)