Long Layover (20h) in Reykjavik (Iceland), visit city?

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I am conteplating travelling from SFO (San Francisco, USA) to HEL (Helsinki, Findland) via Reykjavik. Besides de price, the trip is attractive because it has a 20 hour layover in Reykjavik, from 10:30am to (next day) 6:30am.

Is it possible to leave Reykjavik airport during a long layover?

If so, would you recommend a specific plan to visit the city or even some attraction outside the city?

[According to the Iceland government I don't need a visa to enter Iceland and I have a US Greencard.]






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Can you leave airport during layover in Iceland?

Yes. You can leave the airport. Iceland is part of the Schengen Area.

What can you do on a 24 hour layover in Iceland?

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  • 2 Day Ice Cave Tour with South Coast Waterfalls & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Tour starts. ...
  • 3 Day Northern Lights Tour of Iceland's Golden Circle & South Coast with Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking. Tour starts. ...
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Is a layover in Iceland worth it?

Is a Stopover in Iceland worth it? Absolutely! While on route to your transatlantic destination, you can make the most of the journey by enjoying a Stopover in Iceland. Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice, has so much to offer.

How can I spend a few hours in Reykjavik?

One Day in Reykjavik: More Reykjavik Attractions
  • Laugardalslaug \u2013 the city pool that's open from 10am \u2013 10pm.
  • National Gallery of Iceland.
  • National Museum of Iceland.
  • Nautholsvik \u2013 the geothermal beach with a hot spring.
  • Einar Jonsson Sculpture Garden \u2013 free entrance, near Hallgrimskirkja.




  • My 20 Hour Layover in Reykjavik, Iceland




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