FAQs about travel to Vestmannaeyjar from the USA
Helpful information for travelers to the Westman Islands
Does Icelandair offer flights to the Westman Islands from the US?
Yes, passengers can book flights to Vestmannaeyjar from over 12 US airports. Icelandair offers flights to the Westman Islands on a seasonal basis. Passengers can book flights from their nearest departure city to Vestmannaejyar during these flight dates.
How far are the Westman Islands from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík?
The Westman Islands are located off the south coast of Iceland. The ferry departure point, Landeyjahöfn, is 152 km away from Reykjavík. That’s around a two-hour drive or bus ride from the city.
You can also fly non-stop to the Westman Islands from Reykjavík or take the popular Herjólfur ferry. Flying to Vestmannaeyjar from Reykjavík takes less than 25 minutes. The ferry from Landeyjahöfn takes 40 minutes.
How long is the flight from the US to Vestmannaeyjar?
The average flight time from New York to the Westman Islands is roughly 6 hours. However, this does not account for your layover, which will inevitably extend your travel time.
Do I need to transfer airports when flying from the US to Vestmannaeyjar?
Yes. Icelandair passengers traveling from North America will land at Keflavík International Airport (KEF). To travel to the Westman Islands by air, passengers will need to first transfer from Keflavík to Reykjavík domestic airport – a distance of 50 km (31 miles).
From there, the flight time between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV) and Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) - the airport on Heimaey in the Westman Islands - is only 20 minutes.
When is the best time to visit the Westman Islands?
Arguably the best time to go to the Westman Islands is during its warmer seasons (between May and September).
During this time the weather conditions are less harsh than they are during the winter months, and there are more hours of daylight too. This gives you more time to explore everything Vestmannaeyjar has to offer.