How to travel from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik Airport (RKV), Iceland

The distance between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is around 113km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 25min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) 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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV)Heimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration25min
  • Flight time25min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 13,180($95)
Operated by

Eagle Air

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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 5,135($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV)

There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 5,135 ($37) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 25min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 13,180 ($95).

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

It takes around 25min to get from Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV) by plane.

The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is to fly which takes around 25min and will set you back approx ISK 13,180 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 5,135 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV). We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 25min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV). We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 25min.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) from Heimaey Island is to fly which will take 25min and cost around ISK 13,180 ($95).

Yes you can fly from Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV). Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and arrive at Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 25min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV) with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 25min.

Eagle Air and Icelandair fly between Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV). Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and and arrive into Reykjavik (RKV). These flights usually take around 25min.

The flight from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) typically takes around 25min. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and and arrive into Reykjavik (RKV).

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik Airport (RKV). We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 25min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is to fly which takes, on average, 25min and will usually cost around ISK 13,180 ($95).

How do I get from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik Airport (RKV)

Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Reykjavik Airport (RKV)

Transport options from Heimaey Island to Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
25min
ISK 13,180($95)
on demand113km (70 miles)
Ferry and Bus
2h 50m
ISK 5,135($37)
twice daily152km (94 miles)

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