Tórshavn eSIM: what to know before you land
🇫🇴 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands · FAE · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $8.99
Landing in Tórshavn
- FAE Vágar
The Faroes' only airport is on Vágar, connected to Streymoy and Tórshavn by a subsea road tunnel.
- Install the Faroe Islands eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at FAE, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Faroe Islands, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2 GB over 4 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $6.99.
Pay · $8.99Short stays in Tórshavn
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~409 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~819 MB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $28.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $28.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $12.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Faroe Islands eSIM connects to FT Samskifti. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Going on from Tórshavn? Global (202 countries) — covers Faroe Islands too.
Questions about Tórshavn
Which airports serve Tórshavn?
Vágar (FAE). The Faroes' only airport is on Vágar, connected to Streymoy and Tórshavn by a subsea road tunnel.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Tórshavn?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $8.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $6.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at FAE?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Faroe Islands.
Which networks will I use in Tórshavn?
The Faroe Islands eSIM connects to FT Samskifti. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.