How to travel from Ísafjörður to Heimaey Island, Iceland
The distance between Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ísafjörður to Heimaey Island by plane, car, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Heimaey Island → Ísafjörður if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY).
- Duration1hr
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costISK 15,260($110)
Icelandair
+ 1 othersCar, Bus and Ferry
Drive to Króksfjarðarnes then take the bus to Borgarnes then Mjódd and then to Landeyjahöfn then take a ferry to Vestmannaeyjar.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costISK 16,370($120)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ísafjörður to Heimaey Island by plane, car, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ISK 15,260 ($110) and will take around 1hr.
The distance between Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ísafjörður to Heimaey Island is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ISK 15,260 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island is to fly which will typically cost around ISK 15,260 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 1hr.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island. Flights depart from Isafjordur (IFJ) and arrive at Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) - via Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 1hr.
There is no direct flight from Ísafjörður to Heimaey Island. There is however a flight that goes via Reykjavik (RKV). This services will take at least 1hr (not including layover time).
The flight from Ísafjörður to Heimaey Island typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Isafjordur (IFJ) and and arrive into Vestmannaeyjar (VEY).
The closest major airport to Heimaey Island is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Heimaey Island. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) 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 Heimaey Island. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 1hr.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ísafjörður to Heimaey Island is to fly which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ISK 15,260 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1hr | ISK 15,260($110) | on demand | 335km (208 miles) |
Car, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 15m | ISK 16,370($120) | twice a week | 610km (379 miles) |
| Drive to Hólmavík - Kaupfélag, bus and ferry | 9h 15m | ISK 16,370($120) | twice a week | 611km (380 miles) |
| Car, Ferry and Bus | 11hrs | ISK 18,865($135) | once daily | 505km (314 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ísafjörður and Heimaey Island
Airlines
Icelandair
Eagle Air
Bus companies
Strætó
Ferry operators
Eimskip
SeaTours
Airports near Heimaey Island
The following major airports near Heimaey Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Heimaey Island
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Heimaey Island
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 269km (167 miles) from Heimaey Island