Iceland travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Iceland with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Iceland.

Iceland travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Iceland with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Iceland - quick facts
Flight time✝ 3 hours
Time difference UK +0 hours
Language(s) Icelandic
Currency Icelandic Krona
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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Iceland tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Iceland travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Iceland from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Iceland.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Iceland travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Iceland with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Iceland, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Iceland covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Iceland with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Iceland FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Iceland including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Iceland due to Covid-19?

Iceland is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Iceland.

Check out Ministry of Health, Iceland for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Iceland?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Iceland. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Iceland from the UK?

The flight time to Iceland from the UK is typically 3 hours.

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What is the time difference between Iceland and the UK?

The time difference between Iceland and the UK is UK time+0 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Iceland?

The main language spoken in Iceland is Icelandic.

What is the currency in Iceland?

The currency in Iceland is the Icelandic Krona (ISK).

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Which plugs are used in Iceland?

Iceland uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Iceland?

They drive on the right side of the road in Iceland.

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