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✈️ Cheap flights to Falkland Islands
Compare fares to Falkland Islands from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Mount Pleasant / RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Falkland Islands
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPN | Mount Pleasant / RAF Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant | Regional |
Flights arrive at Mount Pleasant airport near Stanley, mainly via a weekly service from Chile (Punta Arenas) and an air link from the UK. Many visitors also arrive on expedition cruise ships heading to South Georgia and Antarctica.
📅 Best time to fly to Falkland Islands
Best: November to February – the austral summer, with the longest days, the mildest weather and penguin chicks in the colonies.
Cheaper shoulder season: October and March – wildlife is still present and there are fewer visitors, though weather is cooler.
Avoid: May to August – winter is cold, dark and windy, many penguins leave and tourist services are limited.
Weather by month in Stanley
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- 9°Apr⛅
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Falkland Islands
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Stanley | 12,705 km | 16 h 00 min | |
| New York → Stanley | 10,387 km | 13 h 10 min | |
| Los Angeles → Stanley | 11,174 km | 14 h 10 min | |
| Chicago → Stanley | 10,810 km | 13 h 40 min | |
| Miami → Stanley | 8,889 km | 11 h 25 min | |
| San Francisco → Stanley | 11,714 km | 14 h 45 min | |
| Toronto → Stanley | 10,812 km | 13 h 40 min | |
| Paris → Stanley | 12,606 km | 15 h 50 min | |
| Frankfurt → Stanley | 12,962 km | 16 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Stanley | 13,802 km | 17 h 20 min* | |
| Delhi → Stanley | 15,540 km | 19 h 25 min* | |
| Mumbai → Stanley | 14,455 km | 18 h 05 min* | |
| Singapore → Stanley | 14,169 km | 17 h 45 min* | |
| Sydney → Stanley | 10,050 km | 12 h 45 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Falkland Islands
- Stanley – The small, friendly capital with museums, shipwrecks and harbour views.
- Volunteer Point – Home to the islands' biggest king penguin colony, reached by 4x4 across open country.
- Sea Lion Island – A compact island packed with elephant seals, penguins and birds of prey.
- Saunders Island – Albatross and rockhopper colonies plus the site of the early British settlement of Port Egmont.
- Carcass Island – A rat-free island with rich birdlife, beaches and a welcoming farm settlement.
- Gypsy Cove – A short drive from town to see Magellanic penguins and a sheltered sandy cove.
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Flights to Falkland Islands: questions
What is the main airport in Falkland Islands?
The main international airport is Mount Pleasant / RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN) in Stanley.
How long is the flight from London to Falkland Islands?
A nonstop flight from London to Stanley covers about 12,705 km and takes around 16 h 00 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Falkland Islands?
November to February – the austral summer, with the longest days, the mildest weather and penguin chicks in the colonies.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Falkland Islands?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: October and March – wildlife is still present and there are fewer visitors, though weather is cooler.
Do I need a visa to fly to Falkland Islands?
It depends on your passport. See our Falkland Islands visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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