How to get to Austurland?

There are several different ways one can take to reach East Iceland. Wether it's by plane, car or even on foot we are sure it will be a journey to remember!

By Plane

The Icelandic airline Icelandair operates flights to Iceland from Europe and North America. Iceland's international airport is situated in Keflavík, about 40–50 minutes' drive from the capital, Reykjavík. Here is a list of airlines that fly to Iceland.

From Reykjavík to East Iceland

The domestic airport in Reykjavík is located in the heart of the city. Icelandair offers daily flights from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir, the main hub in East Iceland.

From North Iceland to East Iceland

EasyJet offers direct flights to Akureyri Airport in North Iceland from London Gatwick and Manchester.

The drive to Egilsstaðir, East Iceland, is approximately 3 hours (248 km), passing the natural wonders of Mývatn and Stuðlagil.

If you like exploring remote areas, this is definitely an option when travelling to Iceland.

_{Egilsstaðir International Airport}

By car

Your own (or rented) car. The drive from Reykjavík to East Iceland can be made in one day. You can either take the Northern or Southern route on road nr. 1.

Strætó BS. (Icelandic bus service)
Route 56 drives: Egilsstaðir - Akureyri and Akureyri - Egilsstaðir all year. In the summer they drive daily and 3-5 times a week during the winter.

By boat

The Smyril line ferry Norröna offers weekly sailings to/from Denmark to Seyðisfjörður in East Iceland with a stop at the Faroe Islands.

Note that sailing dates vary between seasons.

The ferry between Neskaupstaður and Mjóifjörður sails twice a week over winter time (Oct 1 - May 31).