Reykjavík travel guide

Reykjavík falls into place if you split it into a day with the Hallgrímskirkja tower and a city walk.

The tower costs 1,500 krónur for adults and 200 for ages 7 to 16. In winter the church opens 10:00 to 17:00, with last tower entry at 16:45. Tickets are sold only at the church shop and can't be booked ahead, so buy them on the day.

The Flybus from Keflavík Airport to the city costs 3,999 krónur one way for adults, or 5,299 to your hotel. Services and events close the church at times, so re-read the official timetable for your date. We checked on 23 October 2026.

Visa and entry requirements for Iceland

Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.

• Entry requirements to Iceland (Government of Iceland (Ísland.is))
• Do you need a visa? (Government of Iceland (Ísland.is))
• Visa to Iceland (Government of Iceland)
• ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) (European Union)
• EES (Entry/Exit System) (European Union)

Hallgrímskirkja tower tickets cost 1,500 krónur for adults and 200 for children aged 7 to 16. They're sold only at the shop to the left of the church entrance, and neither individuals nor groups can book ahead. A ticket can be used once, on the day of purchase.

Winter hours start on 1 September: the church opens daily 10:00 to 17:00, with last tower entry at 16:45. In summer the church opens 9:00 to 20:00 and the tower 9:00 to 19:45. Services, ceremonies and concerts close the church and tower, so read the official timetable.

Based on Hallgrímskirkja's official information, checked on 23 October 2026.

Two adults pay 2 × 1,500 = 3,000 krónur. Two adults and two children aged 7 to 16 pay 3,000 + 2 × 200 = 3,400 krónur. Groups of 10 or more paying together get 10 percent off.

Since 1 June 2026 the official price is 1,300 krónur for students with a student card and for disabled visitors with a disability card. Over-67s also get a reduced rate, but the amount is not listed, so confirm it at the counter.

The Flybus adult fare between the airport and the BSÍ bus terminal is 3,999 krónur, or 5,299 to hotel and accommodation stops. Ages 6 to 15 pay 1,999 and 2,649 krónur, and ages 1 to 5 ride free.

Two people to BSÍ pay 2 × 3,999 = 7,998 krónur, or 10,598 to their hotel. Groups of 4 or more and return bookings get discounts automatically. Cards and mobile payment are accepted; cash only at the airport desk.

With 2 nights: walk the centre and harbour on day one, and go up the tower on the morning of day two. Check the weather and wind first; with last entry at 16:45, the morning or early afternoon is safer than late afternoon.

With 3 nights: add the airport transfer on day three. On some Sundays, services close the church and tower for a few hours, so read the timetable when choosing the day. Winter wind is cold, so bring a jacket and gloves.

Plan meals in Reykjavík around lamb soup, skyr and Icelandic hot dogs. Lamb soup is cooked with lamb and root vegetables; skyr is a thick cultured dairy product; the hot dogs are an Icelandic snack made partly with lamb. We don't pick restaurants or prices here. After the tower, eat lunch near the church to keep travel short.

Iceland is in the Schengen Area; check entry requirements for your nationality on the official Icelandic government site. The tower closes for services and events, so read the official timetable for your date. The church and tower are closed on 24 and 25 December and 1 January. The local emergency number is 112.