EDT to Reykjavík
Iceland · 5 live trips · from £70.00 return
Reykjavík is the world's most northerly capital: colourful houses, a striking concrete church, a harbour full of whale-watching boats and geothermal pools in every neighbourhood. The Flybus from Keflavík airport takes about 45–50 minutes to the BSÍ bus terminal in town.
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Keflavík airport (KEF) to Reykjavík: about 50 min by Flybus.
- Take the Flybus to BSÍ and walk up to Hallgrímskirkja, the landmark church, and ride the lift up the tower for the view over the coloured rooftops.
- Stroll down Skólavörðustígur, the rainbow street, to Laugavegur, the main shopping street.
- Head to the Old Harbour for whale watching, the Harpa concert hall and the Sun Voyager sculpture on the seafront.
- Warm up in a geothermal pool, or book the Blue Lagoon on the way back to the airport (it's near Keflavík).
What to try
- A hot dog from Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, Reykjavík's famous stand
- Icelandic lamb soup, kjötsúpa
- Skyr, the thick Icelandic yoghurt
- Fresh fish from the Old Harbour
Streets not to miss
- Laugavegur — The main shopping street, lined with cafés, bars and design shops.
- Skólavörðustígur — The rainbow-painted street leading up to Hallgrímskirkja.
- The Old Harbour — Seafood restaurants, whale-watching tours and views over the bay.
Worth seeing in Reykjavík
- Hallgrímskirkja — The landmark church; take the lift up the tower.
- Harpa — Glass concert hall on the harbour.
- Blue Lagoon — Geothermal spa near the airport; book ahead.
- Sun Voyager — Steel ship sculpture on the seafront.
- Golden Circle — Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss by day tour.
A short pick of famous sights, not a full itinerary. Check opening times before you go.
Reykjavík EDT questions
How long is the flight to Reykjavík?+
Direct flights take about 3h from Manchester.
How do I get from Keflavík airport (KEF) to Reykjavík?+
About 50 minutes by Flybus. We add 5 minutes each way when working out your city time.
Can you do Reykjavík as a day trip?+
Yes. Right now there are 5 live EDTs to Reykjavík from £70.00 return, with up to 7h 50m in the city.
Can you do Reykjavík as a day trip?+
It's possible, but we recommend a weekend. With around 3 hours of flying each way and a 45–50 minute transfer, a day trip leaves little time in the city, and the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle need longer.
Is the Blue Lagoon near Reykjavík?+
It's about 20 minutes from Keflavík airport and around 45–50 minutes from Reykjavík, so many people visit it on the way to or from their flight. Book a time slot in advance.