How to travel from Heimaey Island to Blue Lagoon, Iceland

The distance between Heimaey Island and Blue Lagoon is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Blue Lagoon by ferry, bus, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Blue LagoonHeimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Flight time20min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 25,525($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 11,930($86)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Blue Lagoon

There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Blue Lagoon by ferry, bus, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 11,930 ($86) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 25,525 ($185).

The distance between Heimaey Island and Blue Lagoon is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Heimaey Island and Blue Lagoon by ferry, bus and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Blue Lagoon is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 25,525 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Blue Lagoon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 11,930 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heimaey Island to Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Blue Lagoon is Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heimaey Island to Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Blue Lagoon is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 27,050 ($195).

How do I get from Heimaey Island to Blue Lagoon

Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Blue Lagoon

Transport options from Heimaey Island to Blue Lagoon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
1h 30m
ISK 25,525($185)
hourly187km (116 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
ISK 11,930($86)
once daily193km (120 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Taxi3h 20m
ISK 27,050($195)
once daily190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Blue Lagoon

The following major airports near Blue Lagoon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Blue Lagoon
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Blue Lagoon