Why go
- Capital and most populous city of Iceland.
- Served by Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
History
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 140,000 as of 2026, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 252,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 32 direct destinations
- Icelandair FI (75W, 75T) · 25 routes: Amsterdam, Bergen, Billund, Boston, Brussels, Copenhagen, Denver, Edmonton, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Helsinki, London, London, Manchester, Munich, New York, Newark, Oslo, Paris, Sanford, Seattle, Stockholm, Toronto, Washington, Zurich
- bmibaby WW (A320) · 5 routes: Alicante, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Paris
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 5 routes: Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Mulhouse
- Maastricht Airlines W2 (A320) · 5 routes: Alicante*, Berlin*, Copenhagen*, London*, Paris*
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-300, 737-800) · 2 routes: Bergen, Oslo
- Air Greenland GL (DH8) · 1 route: Godthaab
- Finnair AY (75W) · 1 route: Helsinki*
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Oslo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KEF has direct flights to 32 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Copenhagen, London, Oslo, Paris, Alicante…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Reykjavík Old Harbour, 0.6 km); routes include Reykjavík (Old Harbour) - Viðey, Viðey ferry: Reykjavík (Old Harbour) - Viðey, Viðey ferry: Viðey - Reykjavík (Old Harbour).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Reykjavik, Iceland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.