How to travel from Reykjavik to Höfn, Iceland

The distance between Reykjavik and Höfn is around 334km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Höfn by plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN).

  • Duration1hr
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 29,825($215)
Operated by

Eagle Air

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Drive

Drive to Höfn.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance454km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Höfn

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Höfn by plane and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ISK 29,825 ($215) and will take around 1hr.

The distance between Reykjavik and Höfn is around 334km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Reykjavik and Höfn by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Höfn is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ISK 29,825 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Höfn, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around ISK 29,825 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Höfn. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN). instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reykjavik and Höfn. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN). instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Reykjavik and Höfn. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and arrive at Hornafjordur (HFN). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Reykjavik and Höfn with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Eagle Air fly between Reykjavik and Höfn. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and and arrive into Hornafjordur (HFN). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Reykjavik to Höfn typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and and arrive into Hornafjordur (HFN).

The closest major airport to Höfn is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Höfn. 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 Reykjavik and Höfn. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Höfn is to fly which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ISK 29,825 ($215).

How do I get from Reykjavik to Höfn

Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Höfn

Transport options from Reykjavik to Höfn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1hr
ISK 29,825($215)
on demand334km (208 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
ISK 10,265($74)
on demand454km (282 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Höfn

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Höfn
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Höfn
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from Höfn