How to travel from Ísafjörður to Reykjavik, Iceland
The distance between Ísafjörður and Reykjavik is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 40min.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ísafjörður to Reykjavik by plane, 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 Reykjavik → Ísafjörður if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV).
- Duration40min
- Flight time40min
- Typical costISK 13,875($100)
Icelandair
Car and Ferry
Drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur then drive to Reykjavík.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costISK 12,900($95)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ísafjörður and Reykjavik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ísafjörður to Reykjavik by plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ISK 12,900 ($95) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 13,875 ($100).
The distance between Ísafjörður and Reykjavik is around 222km (138 miles).
It takes around 40min to get from Ísafjörður and Reykjavik by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ísafjörður to Reykjavik is to fly which takes around 40min and will set you back approx ISK 13,875 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Ísafjörður and Reykjavik is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ISK 12,900 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ísafjörður and Reykjavik. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 40min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ísafjörður and Reykjavik. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 40min.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ísafjörður and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Isafjordur (IFJ) and arrive at Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 40min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Ísafjörður and Reykjavik with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.
Icelandair fly between Ísafjörður and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Isafjordur (IFJ) and and arrive into Reykjavik (RKV). These flights usually take around 40min.
The flight from Ísafjörður to Reykjavik typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Isafjordur (IFJ) 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 Ísafjörður to Reykjavik. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 40min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ísafjörður to Reykjavik is to fly which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around ISK 13,875 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ísafjörður and Reykjavik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 40min | ISK 13,875($100) | on demand | 222km (138 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 40m | ISK 12,900($95) | once daily | 348km (216 miles) |
| Car, Ferry and Bus | 8hrs | ISK 13,875($100) | once daily | 356km (221 miles) |
| Drive to Brjánslækur, ferry and bus | 8h 35m | ISK 14,565($105) | once daily | 369km (229 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ísafjörður and Reykjavik
Airlines
Icelandair
Ferry operators
SeaTours
Bus companies
Strætó
Airports near Reykjavik
The following major airports near Reykjavik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Reykjavik
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
- Distance
- 220km (137 miles) from Reykjavik