Icelandair flights to London

Travel restrictions are fast-changing. Travelers should look into the current rules that apply to them for the destination they wish to visit (for example, requirements for a COVID test or possible quarantine, what documentation is required), and also for rules that apply to their return trip (for example, the need to quarantine after returning home).

COVID test results

From January 18, 2021, all travelers to the UK must present a negative COVID test result, taken no more than 72 hours before departure, before boarding their plane. There are some exceptions, including for children under the age of 11.

Please make sure that your test results fulfill the requirements set out by the authorities.

Passengers who cannot provide such results will be denied boarding on their flights with Icelandair.

Read the full details from the UK authorities.

Arrival form

All arrivals into the UK must fill in a registration form.

Registration form online

Quarantine requirements

As of January 18, 2021, the UK has suspended all travel corridors. All international arrivals (with a few exemptions) must self-isolate for 10 days.

Excellent official resources

Gov.uk - Entering the UK - Access the registration form, which all visitors to the UK must fill out.

Visit Britain

Heathrow airport - coronavirus update

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

Many countries now 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. 

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

Appointment for test: Contact the nearest health clinic in Iceland to make an appointment for a COVID-19 test due to international travel. (Note: if you need testing on a weekend, please contact the clinic before the weekend.) 

It is necessary to state when the trip is planned, so that the timing of the test can be planned. The need for a certificate must be stated. Payments are processed when sampling is ordered. 

The test: You will be assigned a barcode for your test and a time to attend. In Reykjavík, the address for the test is Suðurlandsbraut 34, 108 Reykjavík. 

You can also be tested outside the capital, but you need to ensure test results are possible within the timeframe you require. 

Test results: It can take up to 24 hours for results to arrive by SMS. Note that most authorities do not accept SMS results. A certificate showing the time of your COVID-19 test is required. 

Obtaining a certificate for authorities: You can get a certificate in Icelandic or English sent electronically via heilsuvera.is if you have access to the online healthcare platform, or pick up a printed certificate at a health clinic. You should be in touch with your health clinic regarding specifics. 

It is important to check whether authorities at your destination will accept an electronic certificate or require a printed one (for example, the UK and US will accept electronic certificates, Denmark requires a printed certificate).

If necessary, a certificate can be obtained at Læknavaktin (after-hours medical clinic) at Háaleitisbraut 68, 103 Reykjavík (open 5pm to 11:30pm), in which case an additional fee will be paid for the service. 

Price for testing and certificate: If you have the European Health Insurance Card your test will cost the same as if you were insured in Iceland. Foreign tourists should bring their passport for identification purposes. 

Price 

• for Icelandic citizens and residents with kennitala, plus visitors with the European Health Insurance Card: 13,395 ISK
• for others: 24,475 ISK

More details are in Icelandic on the website of Heilsugæsla Höfuðborgarsvæðisins (Reykjavík health clinics).

We offer regular flight connections between Keflavík and London Heathrow. 

Check our flight schedule for up-to-date details for the coming weeks.

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.

We understand the need for reassurance, so we encourage you to read more about the current situation in the UK by visiting the official website of the authorities:

Gov.uk - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Gov.uk - Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the UK (data)

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.

Gov.uk: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Gov.uk - Social distancing

Tourist websites outline what is open (restaurants, museums, attractions), and the kinds of information you need to know.

Visit Britain

Visit London

Iceland

For the latest rules regarding arrival in Iceland, please read our FAQ.

USA

After arriving to the USA from Iceland or the UK, CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends that travelers stay home and monitor their health for 14 days. More information about what to do after arriving to the United States is available on CDC’s After You Travel Internationally webpage.