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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. For more information on airport transfers click here.

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. www.falklandislands.travel  P. +500 22041 
 

   LAN airfares*

   Punta Arenas (Chile) to Falkland Islands     £355                Amsterdam to Falkland Islands        £1,450
   Santiago to Falkland Islands                     £575                Los Angeles to Falkland Islands       £1,094
   Sydney to Falkland Islands                               £1,830          New York to Falkland Islands           £1,107
   Auckland to Falkland Islands                    £1,498          Miami to Falkland Islands                £1,158
   London to Falkland Islands                      £1,144          Toronto to Falkland Islands              £913

   *Fares updated 10th July 2008
   *Fares are quoted at current exchange rate of USD/GBP, which is subject to change without notice
   *All fares are per person round-trip to the Falklands in economy class
   *Airfares do not include a passenger departure tax of £22, payable in cash when departing the Falklands
   *Airfares subject to availability at time of booking, and actual travel dates
   *The airline reserves the right to amend any fare until tickets are purchased/issued and may request commitment to the booking at any time

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

MoD airbridge flights (UK-based)

The Ministry of Defence operates non-commercial flights from the United Kingdom, departing from the RAF base at Brize Norton, Oxfordshire.  Return flights take place every 5 days, with approximately 6 return flights per month. Total flight time is 18 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)

 
 

MoD airfares**

Brize Norton UK to Falkland Islands (economy booking made more than 28 days in advance)             £2,082
Brize Norton UK to Falkland Islands (economy booking made less than 28 days in advance)                £3,345
Brize Norton UK to Falkland Islands (group booking with more than 6 passengers in group)                 £1,750
Brize Norton UK to Falkland Islands (premium economy booking)                                                              £3,385

**Fares correct as of 09 July 2008
**Fares are quoted in GBP (£), and subject to change without notice
**All fares are per person round-trip to the  Falklands
**Airfares include a passenger departure tax of £22
**Airfares subject to availability at time of booking, and actual travel dates