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.
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 Ísafjörður → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ).
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Drive to Stykkishólmur then take a ferry to Brjánslækur then drive to Ísafjörður.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 40min | ISK 13,875($100) | on demand | 222km (138 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 25m | ISK 12,900($95) | once daily | 348km (216 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Car | 8h 50m | ISK 13,875($100) | once daily | 358km (222 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ísafjörður offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.