Stopover
Iceland in24 hours.
A stopover plan from the airport and back, with real prices and pickup.
Morning
Land, soak, then into town.
Keflavík Airport is about 46 min from Reykjavík by road; airport buses meet the flights. The Blue Lagoon is about 20 minutes from the airport, if it's open; Sky Lagoon is in Reykjavík itself. More in our Blue Lagoon alternatives guide.
Evening
Eat well, then look up.
From-prices per adult and the shortest option of each, from the operators' booking systems. Many stopover fares between Europe and North America let you stay a few nights for no extra airfare; check with your airline.
Good to know
How far is Keflavík Airport from Reykjavík?
About 46 min by road. Airport buses meet the flights.
Can I visit the Blue Lagoon on a layover?
It's about 20 minutes from the airport, so a long layover can work. Book a time slot, check it's open, and leave plenty of time to get back.
Do I need a car?
No. Every must-do in these plans has a tour with pickup from Reykjavík.
More guides
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- Ice caves in IcelandWhich caves, which months, and what the tours really involve.
- Blue Lagoon alternativesNine other lagoons and hot springs, and where each one is.
- Iceland in winterDaylight by month, winter-only must-dos and the roads.
- Iceland on a budgetThe cheapest way into every must-do, and what costs nothing.
- Iceland under €100 a dayA must-do every day for less than €100, from real prices.
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