Falkland Islands (Malvinas) — Travel Tips
- Visitors are required to pay a GPB £20 (US $30) departure tax when leaving the airport.
- Stanley is home to the archipelago’s only medical care and serious incidents usually result in airlifting to nearby Chile.
- It is advised to buy a return ticket from the islands, whether traveling via air or sea, as services are fairly limited and can be fully booked during high season.
- Tipping around 10 percent is recommended in restaurants and taxis.
Contact Numbers
Police: +500-27222
Emergency: 999
King Edward Memorial Hospital: +500-28000
British Governor’s Office, Stanley: +500-28200
Town Taxis: +500-52900
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