Icelandair flights to the USA

The US is open to vaccinated international travelers. Non-US travelers need to show proof of vaccination before boarding a flight. 

Please note: passengers don't need to present a negative COVID-19 test to enter the United States.

Passengers do not have to fill out a Passenger Attestation Form themselves. At check-in, our agents will simply ask passengers a few questions and fill out the form on their behalf.

Accepted vaccines 

See the CDC website for accepted COVID-19 vaccines and acceptable proof of vaccination. 

Children

Children under the age of 18 are exempt from the requirement to be vaccinated to enter the USA.

Testing requirements before travel

There is no longer a requirement for air passengers traveling to the US to present a negative COVID-19 test result.

Note: The CDC recommends that travelers consider getting tested as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before travel.

Recommendations upon arrival

Read the CDC's recommendations for travelers upon arrival in the US.

It is recommended that all travelers get tested 3-5 days after travel, and that they self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. 

Different cities and states may apply different recommendations and requirements. 

Other information resources

US Department of Transportation Fly Healthy website

IATA’s Interactive Coronavirus (Covid-19) Travel Regulations Map

There is no longer a requirement for air passengers traveling to the US to present a negative COVID-19 test result.

Note: The CDC recommends that travelers consider getting tested as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before travel.

If you wish to be tested in Iceland before traveling to the US, information is below, under Flying from Iceland: how to book a COVID-19 test for travel.

Passengers do not have to fill out a Passenger Attestation Form themselves. At check-in, our agents will simply ask passengers a few questions and fill out the form on their behalf.

Please note: There is no longer a requirement for passengers to present a negative COVID-19 test when traveling to the United States.

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Some countries require passengers to present negative COVID-19 test results before their journey. The test results must be recent, taken within the last 72 or 24 hours, depending on the rules of each country. Authorities in some countries, including the US, recommend testing before travel, even if such a test is no longer mandatory.

If a COVID-19 test is mandatory for travel, it is important to note what sort of test result is accepted by the authorities. For some destinations, only a PCR test result is valid.

Note that the following processes apply to Iceland residents as well as to visitors to Iceland who require test results for travel purposes. 

Appointment for a PCR test

If you need a PCR test for your travels, plan your appointment accordingly so you receive the test certificate in time for your trip. 

To get tested in Reykjavík or Akureyri, register online at travel.covid.is. Once ready, the certificate will be sent to your email address. 

It is important to check whether authorities at your destination will accept an electronic certificate or require a printed one. SMS results are not accepted. Contact the nearest health clinic in Iceland to get a printed certificate for an extra fee. (Note: if you need testing on a weekend, please contact the clinic before the weekend.)

To get tested outside of Reykjavík or Akureyri, contact the nearest testing center to determine if departure testing is offered.

The test: You will be assigned a barcode for your test and a time to attend. Make sure to check the address and opening hours of the testing centers.

More details are available on covid.is.

Appointment for a rapid antigen test

If your destination accepts results from a COVID-19 rapid antigen test, you can get it done in Akureyri and Reykjavík. A sample is taken on location, and you receive a certificate in about 15-45 minutes. Details are online at covid.is. 

Test providers in different locations:

• Akureyri: COVIDTEST.IS.
• Reykjavík: COVIDTEST.IS, The Primary Health Care of the Capital Area, and Öryggismiðstöðin (at the BSÍ Bus Terminal where buses to the airport depart from). 

We recommend that travelers check up-to-date rules that apply to their trip, such as the need to quarantine after returning home.

Iceland: There are no longer any COVID-related border restrictions for travel to Iceland.

There are no longer any COVID-related border restrictions for travel to Iceland. 

All visitors are welcome, regardless of vaccination status, with no requirement to pre-register before visiting. There is no longer a requirement for a PCR test to board aircraft, and no testing or quarantine upon arrival. There is no longer a requirement to present a certificate of vaccination or of prior COVID-19 infection.

To find out where we fly in North America, visit our Destinations page. Our flight schedule has information on when we fly.

Restrictions are often changing. These are excellent resources for up-to-date information surrounding issues such as lockdowns, wearing face masks, social distancing, and gathering bans.

Coronavirus.gov - a hub for official Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Travel

We understand the need for reassurance, so we encourage you to read more about the current situation in the US visiting these official websites of the US authorities:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Cases in the U.S. (data)

John Hopkins University & Medicine - Coronavirus Resource Center

Note that certain areas of the USA have a higher rate of cases than others - you can check these online:

John Hopkins University & Medicine - COVID-19 United States Cases by County

Our number one priority is the health and safety of our customers and crew. Read about our safety measures – at the airport and on board – on our Safe travels - shared responsibility page.