How to travel from Ísafjörður to Blue Lagoon, Iceland
The distance between Ísafjörður and Blue Lagoon is around 295km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ísafjörður to Blue Lagoon by plane, taxi, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Blue Lagoon → Ísafjörður if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon.
- Duration1h 50m
- Flight time40min
- Typical costISK 32,465($235)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur then drive to Blue Lagoon.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costISK 13,875($100)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ísafjörður and Blue Lagoon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ísafjörður to Blue Lagoon by plane, taxi, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ISK 13,875 ($100) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 32,465 ($235).
The distance between Ísafjörður and Blue Lagoon is around 295km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Ísafjörður and Blue Lagoon by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Ísafjörður to Blue Lagoon is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ISK 32,465 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Ísafjörður and Blue Lagoon is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ISK 13,875 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ísafjörður and Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ísafjörður and Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ísafjörður to Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Ísafjörður to Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ísafjörður to Blue Lagoon is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 32,465 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ísafjörður and Blue Lagoon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi | 1h 50m | ISK 32,465($235) | hourly | 295km (184 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 20m | ISK 13,875($100) | once daily | 392km (244 miles) |
| Car, Ferry and Bus | 8h 50m | ISK 36,210($260) | once daily | 405km (252 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ísafjörður and Blue Lagoon
Airlines
Icelandair
Ferry operators
SeaTours
Bus companies
Strætó
Airports near Blue Lagoon
The following major airports near Blue Lagoon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
- Distance
- 38km (23 miles) from Blue Lagoon
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
- Distance
- 245km (152 miles) from Blue Lagoon