Airplane: Flights to the Falkland Islands are only available from Great Britain (Royal Air Force) and Chile. Information on flights can be obtained from the Falkland Islands Development Corporation.
British Airways and LanChile fly from London Gatwick International Airport to Santiago in Chile. Once a week, on Saturday, LanChile flies to Punta Arenas in Chile and from here to Stanley in the Falkland Islands. Once a month there is also a stopover in Rio Gallegos (Argentina) on this flight.
The reason for the low number of flights is the Argentine government, which only allows one flight per week to the Falkland Islands via its territory. Charter flights from Argentina to the Falkland Islands are also prohibited.
The British Ministry of Defense offers flights between Great Britain and the Falkland Islands for those interested. Flights depart from Royal Air Force (RAF) Airport in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire on Sundays and Wednesdays. There are RAF flights from the Falklands on Mondays and Thursdays. The flight time is around 20 hours and includes a refueling stop on Ascension (where visitors can also make a stopover).
Airports: According to simplyyellowpages.com, Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) is approximately 35 miles from Stanley. Falkland Islands Tours buses take you to the capital of the Falkland Islands.
Ship: The vast majority of visitors to the Falkland Islands come by ship en route to South Georgia and Antarctica.
The Falkland Islands are called at on several cruise lines, including cruises by Costa Crociere, Celebrity Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Cruises for Nature, Fred Olsen, Princess Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Vistamar and Oceanwide Expeditions.
Falkland Islands – Entry Requirements
Passport:
is a general requirement for travel to the Falkland Islands. The passport must be valid for at least the length of the stay. However, we recommend a longer period of validity so that there are no problems in the event of unforeseen delays.
A return or onward travel ticket (plane or ship) must be available upon entry. A booked accommodation must also be verifiable.
Visa:
Citizens of EU countries and Switzerland do not need a visa for tourist trips to the Falkland Islands. You will receive a Visitors Permit upon arrival in the Falkland Islands. This permit is valid for 4 weeks and can be extended at Customs and Immigration in Stanley.
Cruise ship passengers who do not stay in the Falkland Islands before or after the cruise do not require a visa. A visa is also not required for any shore excursions from Keuzfahrten.
Entry with children :
For accompanying children, the same visa requirements apply as for their parents.
Germany: own passport.
Austria: children need their own passport.
Switzerland: Own passport
Sufficient funds :
Travelers must have sufficient funds during their stay in the Falkland Islands. A credit card is sufficient as proof of entry.
Departure
Fee : There is a £ 22 fee upon departure.
Falkland Islands – Health and Diseases
Vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and hepatitis A is recommended when traveling to the Falkland Islands. For a longer stay and backpacking trips, vaccination against hepatitis B and typhoid is also recommended.
HIV / AIDS
The risk of a life-threatening infection with HIV / AIDS always exists through sexual contact and drug use (for example unclean cannulas or syringes or cannulas). The use of condoms is therefore always recommended, especially with casual acquaintances.
rabies
Rabies occurs in the Falkland Islands and is mainly transmitted by dogs, cats and bats. The rabies vaccination is recommended for longer stays, frequent contact with animals, backpacking trips and for children. If you are bitten by a possible vector, seek medical help as soon as possible.
Diarrheal diseases
Most diarrheal diseases can be prevented with adequate drinking water and food hygiene.
Some basic rules
Never drink tap water but, for example, bottled water. If bottled water is not available, filter and disinfect or boil water. Also use drinking water to brush your teeth or wash the dishes. Peeling, boiling or disinfecting foods, raw salads and mayonnaise are not recommended.
When buying bottled drinking water, make sure that the original cap is not broken. Boil unpasteurized milk and mix dry or canned milk only with sterile water. Dairy products should only be consumed if they consist of disinfected / pasteurized milk. Only eat fish and meat dishes when they are well cooked.
Medical supplies
We strongly recommend taking out health insurance for travel abroad. This health insurance should also cover repatriation in the event of an emergency.
When traveling to the Falkland Islands, take a specially designed first-aid kit with you and protect it from high temperatures when you are out and about.
In addition to my general disclaimer, please note the following important note:
A guarantee for the correctness and completeness of the medical information and liability for any damage that may occur cannot be assumed. You stay responsible for your healthy.
