Statistics on Edinburgh-Faroe Islands flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to the Faroe Islands (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to the Faroe Islands from Edinburgh airport is $ 345 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 286 (in february) and $ 384 (in august), which is a saving of $ 60 or a surplus of $ 39 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $269 to $323 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to the Faroe Islands before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Faroe Islands plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13003 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Faroe Islands from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 286, saving $ 60 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 345). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 384).
Flight Edinburgh-Faroe Islands: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 274 | $ 314 | fair price |
| February | $ 277 | $ 286 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 281 | $ 322 | fair price |
| April | $ 305 | $ 367 | fair price |
| May | $ 305 | $ 339 | fair price |
| June | $ 298 | $ 335 | fair price |
| July | $ 293 | $ 382 | high price |
| August | $ 320 | $ 384 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 294 | $ 343 | fair price |
| October | $ 286 | $ 346 | fair price |
| November | $ 294 | $ 353 | fair price |
| December | $ 331 | $ 373 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to the Faroe Islands
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Faroe Islands range from $215 to $645. 20% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $215 to $269), 1% at the maximum price (from $591 to $645). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $269 to $323 (28% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Faroe Islands flight
There are 4 companies that serve Edinburgh from Faroe Islands airport: Atlantic Airways, KLM, Ryanair and EasyJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 13003 flights analyzed in previous years, Atlantic Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (50% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Faroe Islands route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Faroe Islands flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 75 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Faroe Islands flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $29. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $92.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Faroe Islands to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $31. Conversely, departing from Faroe Islands on a saturday may cost you an additional $61.
Top prices Edinburgh-Faroe Islands
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Copenhagen | 09-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 33 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Copenhagen | 10-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 36 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Copenhagen | 13-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 53 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Copenhagen | 15-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 32 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Copenhagen | 18-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 35 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Copenhagen | 25-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 46 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Billund | 03-06 to 07-06-2024 | $ 38 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Copenhagen | 05-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 53 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Copenhagen | 24-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 57 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Copenhagen | 11-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 56 | direct flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Faroe Islands to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Faroe Islands flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to the Faroe Islands, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 262 $, which is a saving of 83 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (110 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to the Faroe Islands flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 305 $) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 285 $) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 286 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 303), 4 to 5 months ($ 297) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 287 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 319), 5 to 6 months ($ 317), 6 to 7 months ($ 303), 8 to 9 months ($ 307) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 298 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 326), 4 to 5 months ($ 313), 5 to 6 months ($ 312), 6 to 7 months ($ 305), 8 to 9 months ($ 299), 9 to 10 months ($ 302) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 273 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 308), 3 to 4 months ($ 320), 6 to 7 months ($ 294), 7 to 8 months ($ 294), 9 to 10 months ($ 277) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 268 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 381), 3 to 4 months ($ 350), 4 to 5 months ($ 322), 7 to 8 months ($ 335), 8 to 9 months ($ 277), 9 to 10 months ($ 277), 10 to 11 months ($ 299) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 268 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 373), 3 to 4 months ($ 339), 4 to 5 months ($ 328), 5 to 6 months ($ 300), 8 to 9 months ($ 288), 9 to 10 months ($ 284) |
| September | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 262 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 308), 3 to 4 months ($ 290), 4 to 5 months ($ 276), 5 to 6 months ($ 276) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 248 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 303), 3 to 4 months ($ 288), 4 to 5 months ($ 269), 5 to 6 months ($ 249), 6 to 7 months ($ 262), 11 to 12 months ($ 271) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 258 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 350), 2 to 3 months ($ 300), 3 to 4 months ($ 290) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 305 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 354), 3 to 4 months ($ 317) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Faroe Islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $3 more.