Entry rules. Iceland is in the Schengen Area but not the EU. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Some nationalities need a Schengen visa, so check the rules for your passport before you travel.
The airport is not in Reykjavík. Nearly all international flights land at Keflavík, on the Reykjanes Peninsula, not at Reykjavík's small city airport, so every trip into the capital is a road transfer. Your booking starts at Keflavík.
No Uber in Iceland. Uber and Lyft do not operate in Iceland, and taxis can be scarce when several flights land at night. A pre-booked driver is waiting whatever time you arrive.
Fast-changing weather. Snow, ice and strong wind can slow the road from the airport in winter, and the weather changes quickly in every season. Keep warm, waterproof layers in your hand luggage.