FO Faroe Islands: how to get around
Ride apps, airports, driving side and the latest UK travel advice for Faroe Islands, with a ticket finder to plan your journey.
Travel advice right now
The UK government does not publish a separate travel advice page for Faroe Islands in the data we use. Check your own government's advice before you travel.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tórshavn
- Currency
- Danish krone (DKK), Faroese króna (FOK)
- Languages
- Danish, Faroese
- Driving side
- They drive on the right
- Phone code
- +298
- Region
- Northern Europe
Ride apps
We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for Faroe Islands from the companies' own websites, so we are not guessing. Local taxis and local apps usually exist; ask your hotel or the airport information desk for the trusted option.
Main airports
- FAE Vágar Airport · Vágar
All 1 main passenger airports we hold for Faroe Islands (OurAirports), A to Z. Use the ticket finder above to search a flight.
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Getting around Faroe Islands
We have not added a full getting-around guide for Faroe Islands yet. See the confirmed ride apps, airports and travel advice above, and use Rome2Rio in the ticket finder to see routes.
Frequently asked questions about getting around Faroe Islands
Which side of the road do they drive on in Faroe Islands?
In Faroe Islands, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
What is the currency in Faroe Islands?
The currency is the Danish krone (DKK) and Faroese króna (FOK).
Which ride-hailing apps work in Faroe Islands?
We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for Faroe Islands from the companies' own websites, so we do not list one.
What are the main airports in Faroe Islands?
Main airports with scheduled passenger flights include Vágar Airport (FAE).
What is the phone code for Faroe Islands?
The international dialling code for Faroe Islands is +298.
Sources: ride-app company websites, UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0), OurAirports, Wikidata, Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data last built 13 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us and we will fix it.