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Atlantic Airways Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Atlantic Airways (RC) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: RCFounded 1987HQ: Sørvágur, Faroe Islands
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About Atlantic Airways

Explore the latest Atlantic Airways (RC) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Atlantic Airways was founded in 1987. It is the national airline of the Faroe Islands. Its head office is located in Sørvágur, Faroe Islands. Vágar Airport is the main hub for the airline. Atlantic Airways serves the following scheduled destinations: Denmark, Faroe Islands, France, Greenland, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. In total, the airline serves nine routes. The company's fleet consists of four aircrafts.

Airline codeRC
Main hubFAE
Alliance-
Destinations13
Countries7
Fleet6
Updated: October 2026

Popular Atlantic Airways routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
FAE to TFSFAE to Tenerife5h 25m0NONSTOP
FAE to LPAFAE to Gran Canaria Island5h 20m0NONSTOP
FAE to PMIFAE to Palma de Mallorca3h 40m0NONSTOP
FAE to BCNFAE to Barcelona3h 25m0NONSTOP
FAE to CDGFAE to Paris2h 40m0NONSTOP

Atlantic Airways hubs and focus cities

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13 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving FAE

1–10 of 24
RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
FAE to TFSFAE to Tenerife5h 25m0NONSTOP
FAE to LPAFAE to Gran Canaria Island5h 20m0NONSTOP
LPA to FAEGran Canaria Island to FAE5h 20m0NONSTOP
TFS to FAETenerife to FAE5h 15m0NONSTOP
PMI to FAEPalma de Mallorca to FAE3h 50m0NONSTOP
BCN to FAEBarcelona to FAE3h 40m0NONSTOP
FAE to PMIFAE to Palma de Mallorca3h 40m0NONSTOP
FAE to BCNFAE to Barcelona3h 25m0NONSTOP
CDG to FAEParis to FAE2h 40m0NONSTOP
FAE to CDGFAE to Paris2h 40m0NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 V.174 cm46 cm0
EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 V.276-81 cm44 cm8 cm

Atlantic Airways baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

Passengers can carry one piece of checked baggage free of charge with a maximum weight of 23 kg. In addition, you can carry one piece of hand baggage free of charge (maximum weight 8 kg). With a FLEX or FLEX+ ticket, you can transport two pieces of check-in baggage weighing a maximum of 23 kg each free of charge in addition to your hand baggage.

Atlantic Airways Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Atlantic Airways welcomes pets to travel in the cabin if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 8 kg. Carriers must not exceed 43 cm x 31 cm x 20 cm for pets traveling in the cabin. If the total weight of the pet and container exceeds 8 kg, your pet can be checked in the hold instead.

Flying with pets on Atlantic Airways

Infants

Children under two years of age are considered infants. Infants younger than seven days old are not allowed on the flight. Infants do not need a separate seat. They may travel on the lap of an accompanying adult. For example, one adult may travel with two infants. In this case you need to buy one seat for one infant, and the other can be on the adult's lap.

Atlantic Airways Infants policy

Check in rules

Registration can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 48 hours before departure and ends 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open two hours before departure and close 40 minutes before departure.

Atlantic Airways Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Minor accompaniment service is for children between the ages of 5 and 15. This service is mandatory for children ages 5 to 11, but optional for children ages 12 to 15.

Unaccompanied minors in Atlantic Airways

On-time performance

88.24%On-time arrivals
16.12 minAverage delay
98.47%Completion rate
1.53%Cancellation rate

Atlantic Airways FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Atlantic Airways.

When do Atlantic Airways check-in counters open and close in the Faroe Islands?

Counters open 1 hour and 30 minutes before departure and close 30 minutes before departure.

When does Atlantic Airways check-in close at Copenhagen, Billund or Aalborg?

Check-in counters at these airports close 45 minutes before departure.

When does Atlantic Airways check-in close at Keflavik?

Check-in counters close 30 minutes before departure.

When does Atlantic Airways online check-in open, and what information is needed?

Online check-in opens 48 hours before departure. You need your surname and six-character booking reference.

Can I use self-service bag drop for Atlantic Airways at Paris CDG?

No. The kiosks provide check-in only, without self-service bag drop.

What is the Atlantic Airways cabin baggage limit, and can I also bring a laptop bag?

Your cabin bag may weigh up to 8 kg and measure up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm. You may also bring a laptop bag.

How many people are required for an Atlantic Airways group booking, and do infants count?

A group requires at least ten people. Infants under two do not count towards the group minimum.

When is payment due for an Atlantic Airways group booking?

Payment is due 30 days before departure.

When must passenger names be submitted for an Atlantic Airways group booking?

Submit names 10 days before departure. They must match the passengers’ passports.

What are the fees and deadlines for name changes on an Atlantic Airways group booking?

Changes made more than 24 hours before departure are free. Changes between 24 and 2 hours before departure cost DKK 600 per person. Changes within 2 hours of departure are not permitted.