Getting To Reykjavik
Reykjavik is probably closer than you think. Flight time is only 2-4 hours from Europe and 5-6 hours from east coast USA. It is possible to get to Iceland by sea as well.
By Air
Icelandair has a regular schedule of daily non-stop flights to Iceland from many major European and North American cities.
Iceland Express connects Iceland on a daily basis with Copenhagen, London (Stansted, Gatwick) and other destinations in Europe.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) fly from Oslo (Gardermoen).
Atlantic Airways flies twice a week between the Faroe Islands and Reykjavik all year round.
Besides, during the summer months there are several other airlines and charter companies offering direct flights to Iceland from European gateways.
Leifur Eiriksson Keflavik International Airport website.
Flybus website.
By Sea
Smyril Line Ferry
There is one passenger and car ferry service that sails during the summer to Seydisfjordur, a town on the east coast of Iceland.
The Smyril Line ferry runs between the Faeroe Islands, Norway, Denmark and the Shetland Islands in the north of Scotland. The ferry makes a complete journey once a week throughout the year.
For more information contact the
Smyril Line office in Iceland.
Luxury Cruises
A number of luxury cruises make a stop in the Reykjavík harbour during their summer schedules. If you are planning a cruise that will be making a stop in Reykjavik as part of its itinerary, this is the site for you to plan how you are going to spend your time in our beautiful capital city. The Tourist Information Centre is located very close to the old harbour.