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West Point Island Reaching the Outer Islands Things to Do Penguins Birdwatching Seals, Whales and Dolphins 1982 Battlefields Walking & Hiking Museums Fishing Sailing Adventure All Year Round Local Tours Eat & Drink Shopping in the Falklands Seals, Whales and Dolphins 1982 Battlefields Walking & Hiking Shopping in the Falklands Stay Hotels, Lodges and Guest Houses Self-Catering Hotels, Lodges and Guest Houses Travelling to the Falkland Islands is easier than you might think with options by air and by sea. Arrangements can be made with an international operator or a Falklands-based company such as Falkland Islands Holidays , The Falklander Travel Ltd or International Tours & Travel. Many visitors choose to arrive via Chile. LATAM operates a flight every Saturday from Santiago, Chile (SCL) returning the same day. A stop is made each way at the southern Chilean city of Punta Arenas (PUQ) where customs formalities for Chile are completed. Once a month the flight stops in Rio Gallegos, Argentina (RGL). Although not yet re-started following Covid-19, a midweek flight should soon be re-instated, every Wednesday, from São Paulo (GRU) returning the same day. Also operated by LATAM, once a month this flight stops in Cordoba, Argentina (COR). Return to this webpage if this route is of interest, for updates on the latest situation. For more information about flights from South America, contact your local LATAM agent or visit the LATAM website . The Ministry of Defence, UK, operates twice weekly flights from Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, directly to the Falklands with a refuelling stop in Ascension Island. Flights leave the UK on Sundays and Wednesdays. Return flights depart the Falklands on Tuesdays and Fridays. Civilian passengers can book seats on these flights via the Falkland Islands Government Office in London. These flights are sometimes subject to last minute changes; travellers need to be sure that they have plenty of time available around their dates of travel to account for all eventualities. All flights arrive at Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) on East Falkland. The airport is part of Mount Pleasant Complex, managed by the UK Ministry of Defence. Bus transfers are available from the airport to Stanley where you will be dropped off directly at your accommodation. If your first destination is elsewhere in the Islands, your accommodation provider or tour operator will organise an appropriate transfer or meet you at Mount Pleasant. If you wish to travel independently to the Islands, both accommodation and transfers must be arranged prior to your arrival. More than forty different cruise ships from a number of companies include the Falkland Islands as part of their austral summer itineraries. This is a great way to get a feel for the Islands as part of a South American or Antarctic adventure. Explore the range of cruise companies that currently operate to the Falklands. Island Inspiration Tour Operators The Falklands are well served by many tour operators all over the world, from household names to smaller, specialist operators. Take a look at our operator listing and start planning your trip of a lifetime today. Independent Travel Organising an independent trip to the Falklands will help to ensure you get what you want and enjoy all the things you really want to do. Start here if you want to make all your own travel arrangements. Cruises to the Falklands The Falkland Islands feature on the itineraries for many cruise companies and there are many options. Choose a more rugged experience on a small, ice-breaker expedition ship, or perhaps take a luxury cruise on a vessel with all mod cons. Follow, Like, Love Follow The Falklands @ilovethefalklands Like The Falklands on Facebook Follow The Falklands @FITBTourism TWITTER UPDATES Browse our shop Browse our shop Ratings & Reviews Digital Image Library Useful Downloads Falklands and COVID-19 Accessibility Statement © Copyright 2026 Falkland Islands Tourist Board. All Rights Reserved