Why go
- Chief port and capital city of the Falkland Islands.
- Served by Port Stanley Airport (PSY).
History
Stanley is the capital city of the Falkland Islands. It is located on the island of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope in one of the wettest parts of the islands. At the 2021 census, the city had a population of 2,974, accounting for 81% of the entire population of the Falkland Islands, which was 3,662 on Census Day – 10 October 2021.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Port Stanley Airport (PSY); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MPN has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Punta Arenas).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Stanley. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.