The major airports in Iceland are:
Keflavík is the main international airport, and the arrival point for most international travelers to Iceland.
To reach domestic airports around the country, travelers usually need to transfer between Keflavík and Reykjavík airports. Please check your booking and ticket details carefully.
Those traveling to Iceland from Europe, North America, and Greenland will land at Keflavík International Airport.
Passengers traveling onward domestically within Iceland must first transfer from Keflavík to Reykjavík Domestic Airport.
The distance between Keflavík International Airport and Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 50km (30 miles).
Please note that all travelers transferring between the two airports should:
The same also applies to returning flights. Baggage needs to be collected at Reykjavík airport before being re-checked in at Keflavík airport, and travelers should allow sufficient time to travel between the two airports.
We love our capital city - and we think you will too - but if you're traveling to Iceland (or coming back for a repeat visit), we encourage you to explore one of our more off-the-beaten-track destinations.
The good news? Traveling around Iceland is easy with our domestic flights. Combine your innate curiosity for big adventures with our expanded route network for the adventure of a lifetime.
Smooth flight connections link all parts of the country with the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík, and our other destinations in Europe, North America, and Greenland.
From Reykjavík Domestic Airport, we fly passengers to all the corners of the country, with flight times under one hour.
Hop on a flight to Akureyri in North Iceland to explore Iceland's second-largest city, which is home to 18,000 people and sits at the end of the country's longest fjord.
Take a flight to Egilsstaðir in East Iceland, where the beautiful eastern region boasts tranquil fjords, forests, lakes, and mountains for travelers to explore.
Fly to Ísafjörður in the Westfjords, a truly off-the-beaten-track region with magnificent wild landscapes and breathtaking waterfalls to discover.
Fly to Höfn in Iceland's southeast corner, which acts as a gateway to the stunning Vatnajökull National Park and the glaciers that put the ‘ice’ in Iceland.
Our domestic flights in Iceland are operated on Bombardier aircraft. Due to their smaller size, the service on board is limited as compared to that on board some of the other aircraft in our fleet, including the larger Boeing and Airbus aircraft that connect Iceland with Europe and North America.
However, we do offer several different fare categories on domestic flights in Iceland, so travelers can choose the option that suits them best.
Baggage allowances for Icelandair's domestic flights are the same as for international flights, with some restrictions placed on hand luggage due to smaller overhead compartments.