Flights to Reykjavík, Iceland
Is Reykjavík the coolest city in the world (and we don't mean the weather)? We think it is - but then again, it is our hometown. There's a special feel to Reykjavík, a blend of city and village. We're not talking big numbers (only 123,000 people live here) - but we are talking big hype, big allure, and big landscapes on the doorstep.
Thinking about visiting us in Iceland? We can't wait to welcome you when the time is right. In the meantime, here's some information you should know.
Reykjavík and COVID-19
Are there any travel restrictions to Reykjavík and Iceland?
Yes. For up-to-date information about Iceland's travel restrictions and entry requirements (COVID testing, quarantine and more), please read our blog post Visiting Iceland.
Who can visit Reykjavík and Iceland?
Passport-holders from the Schengen area, UK and Canada are welcome to visit Iceland, but travel restrictions remain in place until further notice for holders of US passports.
How can I fly to Reykjavík?
Please see the schedule for details of what destinations Icelandair is flying from, and when.
Can I book a flight to Reykjavík?
Yes. We understand these are uncertain times, so read our peace of mind policy that guarantees flexibility for new bookings.
Reykjavík
IcelandPopulation: 123,246 (2016)Area: 273 sq km (105 sq mi)Transportation: You can find yellow buses driving around the central routes, with the large bus terminals spread around the city. The central bus station is at Hlemmur. If you want a more direct ride, you can always hail a taxi with the toplight on.Currency: Icelandic krónaTrendy Neighborhoods: Miðbær (City Centre) - Vesturbær - AusturbærBooks, bathing and bird's-eye views
Where to start? How about with a view over the city from the top of Hallgrímskirkja? It's our landmark church that looks like a spiky space shuttle with arms open in wide embrace. And you should visit Harpa, the waterfront concert hall full of beautiful light and great angles.
You can walk the waterfront, harbor and old town: stop to investigate museums that cover Icelandic sagas, artists and Vikings, or check out the fantastic offerings of modern-day locals who overflow with creativity. Reykjavík is a Unesco City of Literature (we love our books) and has a rockin' live music scene (visit for a festival like Airwaves in November). When you're done with sightseeing, it's time to relax - warm geothermal water heats our swimming pools and Icelanders gather in them to rest and recharge.
Shop, snack and people-watch
Laugavegur is downtown Reykjavík's main street, and it provides fertile hunting ground for street art, design stores, and excellent street life, and it comes into its own of an evening when the restaurants and bars fill up. Make a shopping detour on weekends for Kolaportið flea market to check out this fun institution, full of food, second-hand clothes and vintage finds. Then browse the new breed of boutiques and studios down at Grandi, near the Old Harbor.
Look past what Icelanders refer to as 'puffin stores' (souvenir shops) to find authentic, locally made artworks, fashion and design objects. We know you've admired the local knitwear (those patterned woolen sweaters are known as lopapeysur) - stop by the knitting stores for a perfect, snuggly, handmade souvenir.
Get out of town
Of course we will sing the praises of our hometown to anyone who will listen - but we also sing Reykjavík's praises as a springboard to the head-spinning landscapes that make Iceland so captivating. From sapphire-blue ice caves to endless cracked lava fields, we'll show you why that old 'land of fire and ice' slogan is more than just a cliché.
From the capital, there's a smorgasbord of options: waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, hot springs, and hiking trails straight from a National Geographic doco. There are rental cars or scheduled buses for DIY adventure, or organized jeep tours, whale-watching boat cruises, horseback adventures, snowmobiling, rafting, sightseeing from helicopters and so much more. Get out there - we promise you won't regret it.