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The Falkland Islands are serviced by two major flight routes that provide regular and convenient access to the Islands. The international airport is based at Mount Pleasant Military Complex, approximately 37 miles from Stanley - the capital city of the Falklands. To organise an airport transfer click here or visit the Bus and Taxi page under Getting Around.

Search tip! When conducting a search for flights to the Falkland Islands, use the international airport code MPN or search for Mount Pleasant rather than Falkland Islands.

LAN airlines (South-American based)


LAN flies to the Falklands every Saturday morning, departing from Santiago and flying via the southern Chilean city of Punta Arenas. Once a month the flight also stops in Rio Gallegos (Argentina) in both directions. Depending on international connnections, It is usually necessary to spend a night in Chile (in Santiago or Punta Arenas) on both south-bound and north-bound flights. LAN is a oneworld partner and connects with international carriers in Europe, North America, Australasia, and Africa.
For the latest information on fares and itineraries contact approved LAN agents:
International Tours & Travel:  E. jf.itt@horizon.co.fk  W. http://www.falklandislands.travel/  P. +500 22041 
 

   LAN airfares*

   Punta Arenas (Chile) to Falkland Islands     £435                Amsterdam to Falkland Islands        £1,215
   Santiago to Falkland Islands                     £714                Los Angeles to Falkland Islands       £1,348
   Sydney to Falkland Islands                               £1,446          New York to Falkland Islands           £1,389
   Auckland to Falkland Islands                    £1,416          Miami to Falkland Islands                £1,314
   London to Falkland Islands                      £942            Toronto to Falkland Islands              £799

   *Fares correct as of 3rd November 2008
   *Fares are economy round-trip to the Falkland Islands, inclusive of pre-payable airport taxes (note, not all airports allow pre-payment)
   *Fares are quoted at current exchange rate of USD/GBP, which is subject to change.  Any changes in this rate will affect the price quoted          *The airline reserves the right to amend any fare until tickets are purchased/issued and may request commitment to the booking at any time           *Airport taxes and fuel surcharges are constantly changing, therefore price is not guaranteed until tickets are purchased
   *Fares subject to availability at the time of booking and actual travel dates
   *Prices do not include Falklands embarkation tax of GBP £22 per passenger (for applicable flights departing the Falklands)
   *Embarkation tax payable at airport on departure or in advance at the Customs and Immigration Deparment in Stanley

 

MoD airbridge flights (UK-based)


The Ministry of Defence operates non-commercial flights from the United Kingdom. Flights fly south from the RAF base at Brize Norton, Oxfordshire every Sunday and Wednesday, and north from the Falklands every Monday and Thursday. Flight time is appproximately 20 hours, including a refuelling stop on Ascension Island at the mid-way point (where visitors can stop-over should they choose).

For the latest information on fares and schedules contact:
FIC Travel Department: E. fic.travel@horizon.co.fk  P. +500 27633
Falkland Islands Government London Office: E. travel@falklands.gov.fk  P. +44 207 222 2542 (London)

 
 
FARE TYPE   NOTES 
 

Brize Norton to       Falkland Islands                   

Falkland Islands    to Brize Norton                    

 

Return                    

 

Standard

£1030

£960

£1975 

Available to all passengers.                                            

Premium Economy

£1860

£1740

£3585

Available to all passengers.

Group

£920

£870

£675

Applicable to groups of six or more people, booking and travelling together.                             

Child/Student  

  

£350

£330

£675

Children pay half of the relevant adult fare from their 2nd to 12th birthdays.  The adult/full fare applies from the 12th birthday.                      

Infant

   

Children under 2 years of age travel free of charge but are not entitled to a seat.  Only three Sky cots are provided per flight.      

These fares do not include £22 departure tax from the Falkland Islands.