Getting here by Air

The Falkland Islands are serviced by two 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.

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. Click here for more information about LAN services.

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*

*Fares correct as of 3rd January 2012
*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 and north from the Mount Pleasant base in the Falklands. Flight time is approximately 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)