Virtually all international flights arrive at Keflavík International Airport (KEF), about 50 km southwest of Reykjavik. The drive into the capital takes around 45 minutes on the Reykjanesbraut highway. Several car rental companies operate from the arrivals hall, and the Flybus shuttle connects the airport directly to downtown Reykjavik.
By air: Icelandair and PLAY are the two Icelandic carriers. Icelandair runs year-round scheduled services from London, Glasgow, Copenhagen, Oslo, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Minneapolis, and other cities — with additional European destinations in summer. PLAY offers cheaper fares from a growing number of European airports. Many other major airlines also serve Keflavík. Icelandair's Stopover program lets transatlantic travelers spend up to seven nights in Iceland at no extra airfare cost, which is worth considering if you're flying between North America and Europe.
By sea: The Smyril Line ferry sails from Hirtshals in Denmark to Seyðisfjörður in East Iceland, stopping at the Faroe Islands. The journey takes around two days from Denmark. It's a good option if you want to bring your own vehicle. Sailings run from March to November.
Visa: Iceland is part of the Schengen Area. Citizens of EU countries, the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and most other developed nations can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date.