How to travel from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður, Iceland

The distance between Reykjavik and Ísafjörður is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 40min.

3 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ).

  • Duration40min
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 13,875($100)
Operated by

Icelandair

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Stykkishólmur then take a ferry to Brjánslækur then drive to Ísafjörður.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 12,900($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Ísafjörður

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ISK 12,900 ($95) and will take around 8h 25m. 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 Reykjavik and Ísafjörður is around 222km (138 miles).

It takes around 40min to get from Reykjavik and Ísafjörður by plane.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður is to fly which takes around 40min and will set you back approx ISK 13,875 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Ísafjörður 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 Reykjavik and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 40min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reykjavik and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 40min.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Reykjavik and Ísafjörður. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and arrive at Isafjordur (IFJ). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Reykjavik and Ísafjörður with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

Icelandair fly between Reykjavik and Ísafjörður. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and and arrive into Isafjordur (IFJ). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and and arrive into Isafjordur (IFJ).

The closest major airport to Ísafjörður is Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 40min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður is to fly which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around ISK 13,875 ($100).

How do I get from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður

Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Ísafjörður

Transport options from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
40min
ISK 13,875($100)
on demand222km (138 miles)
Car and Ferry + 1 similar
8h 25m
ISK 12,900($95)
once daily348km (216 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Car8h 50m
ISK 13,875($100)
once daily358km (222 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Reykjavik and Ísafjörður

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Airports near Ísafjörður

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

IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Ísafjörður
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Ísafjörður