Iceland
Reykjavík
Essential facts
Currency
Icelandic Króna (ISK)
Language
Icelandic (English very widely spoken)
Time zone
Greenwich Mean Time · UTC +0 (no daylight saving)
Typical weather
Cool and highly changeable. Summers around 10–15°C with very long daylight; winters around -1 to 4°C with limited daylight. Wind and rain can arrive at any time.
Plug type
Type F and Type C · 230V
Getting around
Reykjavík is walkable and served by Strætó buses. Most visitors hire a car for the Golden Circle and south coast. The Flybus links Keflavík airport to the city in about 45 minutes.
Local customs
You must shower thoroughly without a swimsuit before entering any public pool or lagoon — this is strictly enforced. Tipping is not expected. Tap water is excellent and free.
Travel tips
Check road and weather conditions daily before driving. Never drive off-road: it is illegal and damages fragile terrain. Iceland is expensive — book accommodation early.
Entry requirements for British citizens
- Visa
- British citizens can travel without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area as a whole.
- Passport
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date you enter, and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you intend to leave.
- Return ticket
- You may be asked to show a return or onward ticket.
- Accommodation
- You may be asked to show proof of where you are staying.
- Health
- No specific vaccination requirements for entry. Check the latest health guidance before travelling.
- Customs
- Duty-free and cash declaration limits apply when entering from outside the EU.
Always check before you travel