How to travel from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik, Iceland

The distance between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik is around 113km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 20min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV).

  • Duration20min
  • Flight time20min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 11,100($80)
Operated by

Icelandair

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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 4,855($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik

There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 4,855 ($35) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 20min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 11,100 ($80).

The distance between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik is around 113km (70 miles).

It takes around 20min to get from Heimaey Island and Reykjavik by plane.

The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik is to fly which takes around 20min and will set you back approx ISK 11,100 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 4,855 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 20min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 20min.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Heimaey Island and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and arrive at Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 20min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 20min.

Icelandair and Eagle Air fly between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and and arrive into Reykjavik (RKV). These flights usually take around 20min.

The flight from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik typically takes around 20min. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and and arrive into Reykjavik (RKV).

The closest major airport to Reykjavik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) 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 Reykjavik. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 20min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik is to fly which takes, on average, 20min and will usually cost around ISK 11,100 ($80).

How do I get from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik

Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Reykjavik

Transport options from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
20min
ISK 11,100($80)
on demand113km (70 miles)
Ferry and Bus
2h 40m
ISK 4,855($35)
once daily145km (90 miles)

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Airports near Reykjavik

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Reykjavik
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Reykjavik