Many others have a "working knowledge" of Spanish. [14]In 2019, FIGAS ordered two new Islanders, one for delivery in 2019 and the second in 2020. The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) operates four, nine-seater Britten Norman Islander aircraft to over 35 landing strips across the Islands. All Rights Reserved, Falklands' Accommodation Accreditation Scheme, https://www.facebook.com/Falkland-Islands-Government-Air-Service-860448264160579/. [6][7] In 1979, it chose the Britten-Norman Islander, to be flown as landplanes from the numerous grass airstrips on the Islands to replace the Beaver, purchasing its first Islander that year. Several hotels, as well as the visitor centre offer computers that accept Cable & Wireless internet cards and there are an increasing number of Wi-Fi hotspots. FIGAS's aircraft were seized by Argentine forces, and were damaged beyond repair by British air and artillery bombardment during the campaign to retake the Falklands, leaving FIGAS without aircraft. We are currently able to offer an air/sea service tailored to connect with the regular sailings of the MV Scout from Montevideo, Uruguay to Stanley. The road network currently extends to 864km, serving to all occupied mainland settlements.

It operates unscheduled passenger services throughout the Falkland Islands. While cruise ships can dock at Stanley, be prepared to come ashore on a zodiac, also called a rigid inflatable boat (RIB), when landing on most other islands.

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*If you haven’t travelled with FIGAS before, be prepared to provide body weights (fully dressed) for all individuals. The MV Concordia Bay provides a regular, ro-ro service between these points and has a capacity for 30 passengers per trip. As of December 2008 example prices were: This page was last edited on 29 April 2020, at 23:07.

[15], FIGAS operates 5 Britten-Norman Islanders. Note: Due to COVID-19, the wide body aircraft option has been suspended and this service is only for freighter aircraft only, which unfortunately, will increase the price per kilo rate.

Battlefield memorials - present at Goose Green, Fitz Roy, Cape Pembroke and Stanley's surrounding mounts. Companies offering cruises to Antarctica include: Travelling between islands in the Falklands is generally done using the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS).


When in camp it is essential that lodging be reserved in advance; in Stanley it is generally possible to find lodging without a reservation but it is still recommended that reservations be made.

Flight schedules are announced the night before departure and are also available via a fax service. The Royal Air Force also contracts two flights per week from RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire in the United Kingdom on the South Atlantic Airbridge; Flights are subject to military priorities, though civilians can purchase tickets for vacant seats. While in camp many of the lodges provide home-cooked meals in very generous portions and their food is generally better than is found in Stanley's pubs and eateries. When taking photographs or filming stay low to the ground. Additional information can be found at the Falkland Islands Government site.

The international calling code for the Falklands is +500. Bear in mind that the average medium sized village located in the United Kingdom has a population of only around 3,000 and this is nearly the total population of the entire Falkland Islands. This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Land Rover rental may be possible from Stanley. The Striated Caracara (Johnny Rook) is a rare bird of prey found only on the Falkland Islands and some islands off Cape Horn. However, Stanley does have a few good restaurants. Flying is becoming increasingly more seasonal with ground based tourists and local passengers making up most of the traffic. Darwin Cemetery - graveyard dedicated to the Argentine fallen from the 1982 conflict. Be prepared for slight delays while livestock is cleared from airstrips prior to takeoff/landing! Conservation is high on the Islands' agenda.

The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory and, as such, rely on the United Kingdom for the guarantee of their security. While most items in the Falklands are expensive due to import costs, there are no taxes on alcohol, making beer prices fairly reasonable. Round Robin flights, freight, fishery zone surveillance patrols, commercial charter operations and scenic flights compliment the core business. Welcome to the Falkland Islands Government. Accommodation in Stanley includes numerous bed and breakfasts as well as a handful of hotels.

Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours. Many animals in the islands can be dangerous when cornered or with young. Reservations are required for travel and should be booked at least 24 hours in advance. The internet is very slow and crashes often. As the Falklands are a British overseas territory, English is the official language. Keep to paths wherever possible. The ministry did not indicate a reason for the restrictions on those nationalities, but said that it "places the greatest importance on the security of its people, facilities and operations” (as the flight uses RAF air bases) and that the policy would remain under review. By the decided will of more than 98% of the resident population expressed in an internationally monitored referendum, the Falklands are a United Kingdom Overseas Territory, although no longer an associated territory of the European Union.

Tomatoes for some reason are very expensive, if you buy 2 small tomatoes that will set you back £2.50!

Both phone and internet cards can be purchased from the Cable & Wireless office in Stanley (located on the hill past the War Memorial), as well as in some of the stores in Stanley. Nonetheless, today successive Argentine governments continue to claim sovereignty over the archipelago. Be aware however, that passenger load may be reduced depending on the condition of the airstrips being visited. Find out more about the Falkland Islands Air Service Most visitors come to the islands between November and March.

There are no special medical requirements for visiting the Falklands. The only commercial carrier to use this airport is LATAM (formerly LAN, LanChile) on a weekly flight from Santiago de Chile via Punta Arenas (CL), Rio Gallegos (AR) (monthly).

The cost of heating your house during the time that you are there is also a problem as kerosene (the only form of heating available to most housing there) is expensive and will set you back £200 to £300 or more per month to heat a small 3 bed house. The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) operates four, nine-seater Britten Norman Islander aircraft to over 35 landing strips across the Islands. Remain at least six yards away. It is expensive to get off the Island and a return flight to Santiago (the nearest airport interchange hub) costs approximately £800 per person and is a 7 hour flight. By 1951, the service began to be referred to as the "Falklands Islands Government Air Service" or FIGAS. Duties included air ambulance, carrying mail, carrying Government officials and fare-paying passengers and freight. Move slowly and quietly.

Life in the Falklands can be divided between living in Stanley or living in camp. The Falklands, being located at a far southern latitude, may be affected by the Antarctic ozone hole from August until December.

The main post office is located in downtown Stanley across from the FIC West store.

A departure tax of £25 is charged when leaving the territory from Mount Pleasant airport, which must be paid in cash (either in Pound Sterling or in Falkland Pounds).

Income from licensing foreign trawlers totals more than USD40 million per year with squid accounting for 75% of the fish taken.

[5], In 1953 FIGAS received its first de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver aircraft. [10]The fleet then totalled five,[11] having sold one and had two damaged beyond repair. FIGAS flights leave twice daily from the airstrip just outside of Stanley and travel to a variety of locations throughout the islands. The fleet now consists of five Islanders, one of which is a dedicated Maritime Patrol aircraft. They also think they get free housing. Travel time from the UK is 18 hours and includes a stop in Cape Verde en route. The most popular reason to visit is for the scenic beauty and the flora and fauna. For information regarding the Falkland Islands Government civil service, please visit our alternate website www.fig.gov.fk, To access committee papers and agendas or to download copies of Falkland Islands Government Executive Council papers, please visit www.fig.gov.fk/assembly, To speak to the Falkland Islands Government Office in London, please call: +44 (0)20 7222 2542, To speak to a Falkland Islands Government representative in Stanley, please call: +500 27400, Find us on Facebook! Located roughly 300 miles from the eastern coast of South America, the Falkland Islands has had its own unique history of transitioning between British, Argentinian, and French control. Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) is an airline based at Port Stanley Airport, Falkland Islands. Visitors who have a passport or international travel document issued by the Red Cross or United Nations. There is also sea freight container services via both SAAS via the MV Scout and military via Marchwood and access to LCL services, if required. The service has gradually evolved from air ambulance, mail service and carriage of officials to passengers, freight, fishery patrol and scenic flights. Here you can find all the information you need to know about FIGAS; current fares, boarding times and flight information.

[12][13], Another aircraft was severely damaged in 2018. Be extremely careful when smoking not to start fires.
To speak to a Falkland Islands Government representative in Stanley, please call: +500 27400.

These boats may also stop at some of the outlying islands. Always ask permission before entering private land. FIGAS has been an integral part of Falkland life since 1948. Porpoises and dolphins are often sighted with the occasional sighting of whales.

Unexploded ordnance from the 1982 conflict, including land mines, are still found in the islands. The locals can be unfriendly towards 'contractor workers'.

Try to prevent any undue disturbance to wild animals. The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) transports Islanders, visitors and freight around the archipelago.

We are currently able to offer an air/sea service tailored to connect with the regular sailings of the MV Scout from Montevideo, Uruguay to Stanley. In partnership with Sulivan Shipping in Stanley we have been providing freight services to and from the Falkland Islands. Details of the next available services can be found below, or feel free to call us with any enquiries you may have. Although first sighted by an English navigator in 1592, the first landing (English) did not occur until almost a century later in 1690, and the first settlement (French) was not established until 1764.

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Volunteer Point - The biggest rookery of King penguins, plus seasonal Gentoo and Magellanic penguins. The only fresh meat on sale in the supermarket is mutton.

To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. If using a tour operator they will take care of organising your flights, but independent travellers can book flights directly with FIGAS.