Travel among the outlying islands provides one of the Falklands' most memorable experiences in its own right. The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) operates small aircraft linking Stanley and remote settlements and islands. It feels less like a conventional airline than an airborne rural bus service. Routes depend on where passengers need to go, and the next day's schedule is generally assembled accordingly. A journey might involve several stops, with the aircraft touching down on grass strips beside farms before continuing across an almost empty landscape, so the flight times may end up being longer than the ones I mention above. For visitors used to airports, security queues and fixed timetables, stepping from a tiny aircraft directly onto an island airstrip can feel charmingly informal — and underscores just how remote these communities really are.
Read more in my post Are the Falkland Islands Worth Visiting?
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