Practical information
Travel to Iceland
Travel from Europe to Iceland is easy as frequent flights from several airports/cities in Europe are offered. Two Icelandic airlines are operated: Icelandair and Wow Air .
Transfer from the airport
A bus goes to Reykjavik in connection with all flights. It is called FLYBUS and you see it in front of the terminal building. It brings passengers to BSÍ Bus Terminal, near to the capital's centre. Please be aware that you must buy the ticket inside the terminal building. From the bus terminal you will be transported with a small bus to your hotel. Please note that you have to inform the bus company of the name of your hotel. The price is ISK 4.500 for a round trip.
Currency exchange
At the airport you will find a bank where you can exchange money. Please note that e.g. the
Euro is not commonly accepted in shops but you can use your credit card almost everywhere (even for small amounts). The exchange rate changes daily, which you can follow on the website of the Central Bank of Iceland.
Accommodation
Rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel Saga have been reserved for you. Should you want to stay somewhere else, please inform us as soon as possible.
What to bring
We recommend bringing a warm coat, warm clothes and waterproof shoes. The weather can be unpredictable in Iceland. Weather forecast in Iceland, the Icelandic Met Office.
Swimming suit
In Iceland a good swim is a must. There are many swimming pools in Reykjavík, you can find a map on this website.
Interesting places to visit in Reykjavik
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The National Museum of Iceland
. Opening hours are from 11.00-17.00 every day but Monday.
- In
the city centre you will find plenty of restaurants and shops. Many of the restaurants specialise in fish.
Laugavegur is the main shopping street in town.
- From that street, Skólavörðustígur leads diagonally towards the big Hallgrímskirkja church. In
Skólavörðustígur you will find various shops with Icelandic design in e.g. jewellery, clothes and gifts.
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Hallgrímskirkja is open every day from 9.00-17.00. The tower is open until 20.00 and you can go up and enjoy the view for ISK 700.
- The National Gallery of Iceland is open every day from 11.00-17.00.
More information:
A map of Reykjavik (.pdf)
