Useful Tips
Plan your trip with confidence using our practical tips and local insights for visiting the Falkland Islands.
The Falkland Islands Archipelago lies 350 kms (280 Miles) to the East of the South America Continent. It consists of two main islands, East and West Falklands, and more than 750 Islands and islets.
The current population of the Falkland Islands is 3600 people of which 3100 live in the Capital called Stanley.
English is the official language of the Falkland Islands.
There are five different species of penguins- King, Gentoo, Rockhopper, Magellanic and Macaroni.
The local currency is The Falkland Island Pound(£FK), which has the same value as the British Pound.
Many shops, hotels and restaurants in Stanley will also accept US Dollars and Euros in cash (unmarked).
The electrical current in the Falklands is 220/240 Volts- 50 HZ. Make sure to bring your international electrical adapter. You can purchase these locally.
There is one ATM in the Falkland Islands located at the Stanley Services fuel station on Bypass Road in Stanley. It is only available during business hours and can sometimes be out of service, so it is highly recommended to bring cash (GBP or USD) and a credit/debit card.
NO Public Transport.
Free internet is limited in the Falkland Islands. Some local businesses offer 1 hour of free, low speed internet.
Sure Falkland Islands Prepaid Wi-Fi cards (£5 or £10) are sold at many shops, hotels, and the tourism office. A £5 card provides roughly 50 minutes of access.
Medicines containing Cannabis are not allowed.
Any medical or dental treatment received in the Falkland Islands must be paid by cash or credit card.
Make sure to bring enough money to cover any delays (weather conditions).
Pay a departure tax at the time of departure from Mount Pleasant International Airport, payable by credit card or cash in £FK or £GB (£40).