How to travel from Heimaey Island to Ísafjörður, Iceland

The distance between Heimaey Island and Ísafjörður is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Ísafjörður by ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Isafjordur (IFJ).

  • Duration1hr
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 16,650($120)
Operated by

Eagle Air

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Ferry to Landeyjahöfn, bus and car

Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd then Borgarnes and then to Hólmavík - Kaupfélag then drive to Ísafjörður.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 16,370($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Ísafjörður

There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Ísafjörður by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then drive which costs around ISK 16,370 ($120) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 16,650 ($120).

The distance between Heimaey Island and Ísafjörður is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Heimaey Island and Ísafjörður by ferry, bus and car.

The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Ísafjörður is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ISK 16,650 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Ísafjörður is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then drive which will typically cost around ISK 16,370 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Heimaey Island and Ísafjörður. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and arrive at Isafjordur (IFJ) - via Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 1hr.

There is no direct flight from Heimaey Island to Ísafjörður. There is however a flight that goes via Reykjavik (RKV). This services will take at least 1hr (not including layover time).

The flight from Heimaey Island to Ísafjörður typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and and arrive into Isafjordur (IFJ).

The closest major airport to Ísafjörður is Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) 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 Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd then Borgarnes and then to Króksfjarðarnes then drive to Ísafjörður. instead which will take 9h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Ísafjörður is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then drive which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 16,370 ($120).

How do I get from Heimaey Island to Ísafjörður

Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Ísafjörður

Transport options from Heimaey Island to Ísafjörður
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1hr
ISK 16,650($120)
on demand335km (208 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane3h 45m
ISK 23,305($170)
once daily374km (232 miles)
Ferry to Landeyjahöfn, bus and car + 2 similar
9h 10m
ISK 16,370($120)
twice a week611km (379 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Car9h 10m
ISK 16,370($120)
twice a week610km (379 miles)
Ferry to Landeyjahöfn, bus and car11h 40m
ISK 18,865($135)
once daily505km (314 miles)

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Airports near Ísafjörður

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

IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Ísafjörður
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Ísafjörður