FAQs
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How did you decide on October 3rd?
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Both sets of our parents happen to share October 3 as their wedding anniversary. What was just a fun coincidence has become more special. We were happy to learn that October 3 this year lands on a Friday; we thought sharing the same wedding anniversary would feel even more special. October 3, 2025 will mark the 55th wedding anniversary for Svenni & Björg and the 44th wedding anniversary for Tom and Mary.
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What airport should we fly into?
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You will look for KEF (Keflavík International Airport) when booking travel. While some airline booking websites note Reykjavík, the airport in Reykjavík only handles domestic flights plus Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are not the same airport.
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How far is the Keflavík Airport from Reykjavík?
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It's about a 45-minute drive from the international airport to Reykjavík.
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What is the easiest way to travel from the KEF airport to Reykjavík?
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For those not renting a car, we both have regularly used and recommend Flybus, which offers free WiFI. You can book a spot in advance at https://www.re.is/tour/flybus and simply show your digital or printed ticket to the driver outside. You can also purchase a ticket once you exit baggage claim. Flybus operates in connection with all arriving flights at Keflavík Airport (KEF) and there are regular routes to the city, so you will never miss the bus from KEF. You can also get a taxi easily once you exit the airport. However, it's a 45 minute drive and much more costly than Flybus.
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Do we need to rent a car, or can we get around without driving?
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No, you do not NEED to rent a car unless you want to drive around on your own. It is quick and easy to get a taxi by phone or app. If you are in the downtown area (101 zip code) or on the west side (107 zip code), you can walk easily to parks, museums, restaurants, and shops. Strætó is the name of the bus system here. Strætó operates the public transportation routes in the greater Reykjavík area. Most routes operate on a 15-minute frequency — https://www.straeto.is/en/route-planner. On her many trips to Iceland over the years, Sarah has never rented a car and relied primarily on walking, taxi, or Strætó during her solo travels.
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What taxi company do you recommend?
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We use Hreyfill — https://www.hreyfill.is/en. You can reach them by phone at +354 (country code) 588-5522. Yes, they do speak English. They also have an English app.
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What is Reykjavík like in October?
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In October, Reykjavík, Iceland has average temperatures of 4.9°C (40.8°F). Rain is likely at some point during your time in Reykjavík in October. Snow is always possible, but not very likely in Reykjavík then.
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What tour companies do you recommend?
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Sarah has most often used Arctic Adventures — https://adventures.is/iceland/tours-in-iceland. They offer day tours, short and long, with pick up options all over Reykjavik.
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Will we be able to see Northern Lights in October?
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If there are clear skies, October is a great time to see the Northern Lights. They are never guaranteed, but if you are in Iceland for at least a few days, you have a good chance of seeing them! You can see them best out of the city, and there are many evening Northern Lights tours offered from Reykjavík. Read more: https://visitreykjavik.is/northern-lights https://travel.usnews.com/features/the-best-times-and-places-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-iceland https://adventures.is/blog/best-months-and-places-for-northern-lights-iceland https://guidetoiceland.is/nature-info/iceland-in-october
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Is there parking at the wedding venue?
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Yes! Kjarvalsstaðir has plenty of parking.
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Blogs/Social Media Accounts to Follow
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Sarah recommends the following for info on all kinds of niche, helpful topics you might not even think you’d want to know before and during your trip to Iceland: Iceland with a View Jeannie is an American who moved to Iceland years ago and offers GREAT Iceland travel tips for just about anything and everything you need while planning your trip. https://icelandwithaview.com/blog https://www.instagram.com/IcelandwithaView https://www.youtube.com/IcelandWithaView) All Things Iceland Jewells is an American living in Iceland with an insightful podcast and YouTube/Instagram accounts full of interesting Iceland insights. https://allthingsiceland.com/episodes https://www.instagram.com/allthingsiceland Iceland Review “Iceland’s Headlines of the Week” posts offer a nice look into notable news. https://www.instagram.com/icelandreview @outandaboutreykjavik Sarah is always finding out about new spots and events in town thanks to this fun account. https://www.instagram.com/outandaboutreykjavik
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Which areas outside of Reykjavík do you most recommend?
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You can spend multiple days in Reykjavík and have a great vacation, but if you want to do/see more, these are Sarah’s favorite areas: Snaefellsnes is a large peninsula in western Iceland and perhaps Sarah’s favorite area of Iceland. The entire peninsula feels magical and it’s only a couple hours from Reykjavík. https://www.west.is/en/destinations/towns-regions/visit-snaefellsnes https://adventures.is/iceland/attractions/snaefellsnes Southern Iceland is full of so much to do, and possible to visit in a (long) day. Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park is beautiful and one of three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Iceland; it’s where Iceland's first parliament, the Alþingi, was established and is considered the birthplace of Icelandic democracy. Vík is charming, Seljalandsfoss is breathtaking, and Reynisfjara is an unforgettable black sand beach. https://www.south.is https://www.inspiredbyiceland.com/travel/south-coast-guide Akureyri, known as the “Capital of the North,” is a five hour drive from Reykjavík. You can also fly from the Reykjavík domestic airport (not KEF) to Akureyri if you prefer. There are plenty of day tours/activities to do and see from Akureyri. https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/see-and-do/you-can-do-anything https://adventures.is/iceland/attractions/akureyri https://guidetoiceland.is/book-trips-holiday/day-tours/from-akureyri Siglufjörður is a small fishing town in northern Iceland. Sarah recommends visiting The Herring Era Museum (yes, really) in town. https://www.northiceland.is/en/destinations/towns/siglufjordur Ísafjörður is a small town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. Sarah stayed for two weeks there in 2019 for an Icelandic immersion course and the town holds a special place in her heart. https://www.westfjords.is/en/destinations/towns/isafjordur https://www.visiticeland.com/article/isafjordur