How to travel from Ísafjörður to Seydisfjordur, Iceland

The distance between Ísafjörður and Seydisfjordur is around 630km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ísafjörður to Seydisfjordur by car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Egilsstadir (EGS).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 15,120($110)
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Icelandair

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Drive

Drive to Seyðisfjörður.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance847km (526 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ísafjörður and Seydisfjordur

There are several options for getting from Ísafjörður to Seydisfjordur by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ISK 15,120 ($110) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Ísafjörður and Seydisfjordur is around 630km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)

It takes around 16h 10m to get from Ísafjörður and Seydisfjordur by car, ferry and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ísafjörður to Seydisfjordur is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 15,120 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Ísafjörður and Seydisfjordur, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around ISK 15,120 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ísafjörður and Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Egilsstadir (EGS). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ísafjörður and Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Egilsstadir (EGS). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ísafjörður and Seydisfjordur. Flights depart from Isafjordur (IFJ) and arrive at Egilsstadir (EGS) - via Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Ísafjörður to Seydisfjordur. There is however a flight that goes via Reykjavik (RKV). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ísafjörður to Seydisfjordur typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Isafjordur (IFJ) and and arrive into Egilsstadir (EGS).

The closest major airport to Seydisfjordur is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Seydisfjordur. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ísafjörður and Seydisfjordur. The distance is around 847km (526 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ísafjörður to Seydisfjordur is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 27,470 ($200).

How do I get from Ísafjörður to Seydisfjordur

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Transport options from Ísafjörður to Seydisfjordur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
ISK 15,120($110)
twice daily630km (392 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
11h 20m
ISK 19,005($135)
on demand847km (526 miles)
Car, Ferry and Bus16h 10m
ISK 27,470($200)
4 times a week894km (555 miles)

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Airports near Seydisfjordur

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Seydisfjordur
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Seydisfjordur
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
434km (269 miles) from Seydisfjordur