If the Faroe Islands have always been on your wish list but the journeys to reach them have always held you back, this is the moment to change your mind. From September 17, 2026, bookings open for a development that will make the archipelago far more accessible to Italian travelers: the first direct air link between Italy and the Faroe Islands.
The first direct flight from Milan: departing in Summer 2027
Atlantic Airways has confirmed a new direct route between Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Vágar Airport (FAE), with a launch planned for Summer 2027. It marks the first nonstop scheduled connection between Italy and the Faroe Islands and fundamentally changes how we can finally reach the archipelago in a simpler way.
Until now, anyone wishing to fly from Italy to the Faroe Islands had to go through a layover at hubs like Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, or other European connection points. The direct service will eliminate one of the main obstacles that kept many Italian travelers away from this destination: complex itineraries with changes and idle times in airports.
Ticket sales will begin on September 17, 2026, but the airline has not yet disclosed some key details: the date of the inaugural flight, the frequency of the service, the days of operation, and the fares. These details are expected in the coming months, so those planning ahead for a summer 2027 trip would do well to monitor the airline’s updates.
What to do and see in the Faroe Islands: between nature, culture and major events
Once you land at Vágar, the Faroe Islands reveal themselves with their myths and legends in all their dramatic scenery: the imposing Vestmanna cliffs, the path leading to the Kallur lighthouse on the island of Kalsoy, the colorful harbor of Tórshavn, and the Atlantic Ocean crashing relentlessly against the Nordics’ most rugged shores. For birdwatching enthusiasts, the island of Mykines is the go-to destination from May to August, when puffins nest on the cliffs.
In Tórshavn, the capital, it’s worth wandering among the pastel wooden houses of the old town and stopping by the fish market to sample Faroese cuisine, increasingly appreciated internationally for its contemporary interpretation of local products.
On the events front, summer remains the best time for a trip rich in happenings. In July, the village of Gøta hosts the G! Festival, an international music event spanning from pop to metal; on July 28 and 29, Ólavsøka is celebrated, the national holiday in honor of Saint Olav, with Tórshavn lively with dances and traditional costumes.
Looking ahead, in July 2027 the archipelago will for the first time host the Island Games, the multisport event that brings together teams from 27 islands around the world, precisely in the same season as the debut of the direct Milan flight.
