[5][6][7] The road between Stanley and MPA has a large trench on either side, which will ground any vehicle driving into it. For car hire, click here Four wheel drives are our mode of transport, and our little planes will take you to islands abundant with penguins, albatrosses and petrels that are there for you alone to discover and enjoy. How to get to the Falkland Islands and getting around The majority of visitors come to the Falkland Islands on board cruise and expedition vessels or with tour operators, who offer longer trips.. For more information about FIGAS, click here, To find out more about local tour guides and tours they operate, click here, © Copyright 2020 Visit The Falklands. It was about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long. Sir Miles was instrumental in starting the Falkland Islands Government Air Service in December 1948.

Falkland Islands Ports & Harbours: Information – 2010. A bus service ferries passengers between the main airport for international flights at Mount Pleasant and Stanley. A modern roll-on-roll-off ferry terminal was constructed at New Haven at a cost of £1.5 million—the largest project so far undertaken by the Public Works Department of the Falkland Islands Government . The schedules are based on three routes - a Northern Shuttle and the Southern Shuttle that each have one flight a day and the East - West Shuttle that has a morning and an evening flight every day. [2] By 2007, the Falkland Islands had a road network of 488 miles (786 km) with a further roads planned for construction link to all occupied mainland settlements by 2013. Bicycles can also be hired, though because of the unsealed roads and hilly terrain, these are more suitable for use around the Stanley area. Travelling around the archipelago is the essence of the Falkland experience. However, in 1946, when Sir Miles Clifford arrived as governor, there were no air services, no roads outside Stanley and an indifferent sea service. The aim of the Falkland Islands Community School is that all our students are supported to reach their potential and leave as happy, curious and well-rounded individuals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications they need for the next stage in their lives. All Rights Reserved, Falklands' Accommodation Accreditation Scheme. The terminal was opened in a ceremony in November 2008. British International (BRINTEL) also operate two Sikorsky S61N helicopters, based at RAF Mount Pleasant, under contract to the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, primarily for moving military personnel, equipment and supplies around the islands. Then don’t forget to listen to the local radio to hear your name announced with every detail of your next move! [20] This service is called the South Atlantic Airbridge. This is the Falkland Islands, one of the last great wilderness destinations where your trip becomes an adventure.

Independent travellers can make their own arrangements by booking directly with FIGAS but must have accommodation booked before flying. There is a twice- weekly direct flight to the Falklands through the Royal Air Force and operated by AirTanker.

A modern roll-on-roll-off ferry terminal was constructed at New Haven at a cost of £1.5 million—the largest project so far undertaken by the Public Works Department of the Falkland Islands Government [1]. To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. The Falkland Islands (/ ˈ f ɔː l k l ə n d /; Spanish: Islas Malvinas, pronounced [ˈislas malˈβinas]) is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The capital and major town is Stanley, on East Falkland. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours. The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) operates Islander aircraft that can use the grass airstrips that most settlements have. Flights can be arranged through your agent or direct with company itself. Independent travellers can reach the Falklands from Santiago or Punta Arenas in Chile with LAN. The ferry serving the route is the MV Concordia Bay, which is based at New Haven. Hosts will be ready at the airstrip to meet-and-greet you. For more information about FIGAS, click here. [16] She has a deck, 30 m in length and 10 m in width which is sufficient for 16 one-ten Land Rovers (or equivalent) and accommodation for 30 passengers. [4] Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. The Falkland Islands currently has three primary means of transport - road, sea and air. The excitement of boarding the Islander aircraft, especially for those lucky enough to be honoured with the place in the front seat, is one that never diminishes, no matter how many times you have made a journey by FIGAS (Falkland Island Government Air Service) plane. [8], Stanley has two taxi services which can be used for travel within the town and the surrounding areas.

The school building was opened by Lord Shackleton in 1992. A regular ferry service is operated, which sails between New Haven, East Falkland and Port Howard, West Falkland. By the time luggage is loaded along with supplies from Stanley, you will feel like an old friend, up-to-date with the latest news and gossip. [21], The British Antarctic Survey operates a transcontinental air link between Port Stanley Airport and the Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula and servicing also other British bases in the British Antarctic Territory using a de Havilland Canada Dash 7. [1] There is now an international airport, a domestic airport, a number of airstrips, a growing road network and a much-improved ferry service between the two main islands. Itineraries booked through agencies should include all necessary flights and transfers leaving visitors able to simply relax and enjoy the experience. ", "British Forces South Atlantic Islands Families Pre-arrival Pack". Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New_Haven,_Falkland_Islands&oldid=962509988, Articles using infobox body of water without alt, Articles using infobox body of water without pushpin map alt, Articles using infobox body of water without image bathymetry, Articles lacking sources from December 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 14 June 2020, at 13:31. You are here > Visitor Information > Getting Around. [12], Speed limits are 25 mph (40 km/h) in built-up areas and 40 mph (64 km/h) elsewhere.[13]. Falklands Helicopter Services offer unrivalled views of the Falklands from their helicopter. As of 2011 Titan Airways operates the RAF air link, using Boeing 767s. Hire vehicles are available for self-drive. Opportunities to travel on boats around the Islands are limited but some fantastic day trips are available, for example to Kidney Island. Falkland Islands, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean. The Royal Air Force operates flights from RAF Mount Pleasant to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, England, with a refuelling stop at Dakar, Senegal, because the runway at RAF Ascension Island is closed until at least 2019. A variety of four-wheel drive vehicles can be hired in Stanley, which are essential for travel along unpaved roads that are potentially badly potholed. The main international airport is RAF Mount Pleasant, 27 miles (43 km) west of Stanley.

Experienced guides offer tours and transfers by request with a selection of popular destinations including wildlife colonies, battlefields and other places of interest. She also has a crane that is capable of lifting 10 tonnes at 7 m. She also visits some of the smaller islands. Opportunities to travel on boats around the Islands are limited but some fantastic day trips are available, for example to Kidney Island. The delivery of the programme has resulted in 95% of the Falkland Islands population living within a 30 minutes’ drive of the road network. All roads within Stanley are asphalted as are the ones at Mount Pleasant Airport (MPA). [22], Media related to Transport in the Falkland Islands at Wikimedia Commons, Last edited on 26 September 2019, at 10:52, "Pioneer Air Service Celebrates 50 Years", "Falkland Focus - News from the Falkland Islands Government", "Priorities for Roads Maintenance, Increased Funding for Grading, Capping and for Surfacing the MPA Road", "Falkland Islands - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki", "Windswept, remote...who would want to live in the Falkland Islands? The Falkland Islands has a road network in excess of 580 miles (930km). New Haven has become notable as the eastern terminus of the new ferry service linking the two islands. [17], The Falkland Islands have two airports with paved runways. However, in 1946, when Sir Miles Clifford arrived as governor, there were no air services, no roads outside Stanley and an indifferent sea service. The Falkland Islands do not have a merchant navy. [14] Fox Bay is also a customs entry point for West Falkland.