Getting to Reykjavík: Travel & Logistics FAQs for Atlas Digital Summit 2026

Iceland is easy to get to and even easier to get around — but a few details catch first-time visitors out. We have pulled together the most common questions from attendees into a single Travel & Logistics FAQ. Here are the highlights.

Visas, Schengen and ETIAS

Iceland is a Schengen member (via EFTA) but not an EU member, so Schengen rules and the 90/180-day short-stay allowance apply.

• EU/EEA/Swiss nationals — enter with a national ID card or passport. No visa.
• Visa-exempt travelers (UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, most of Latin America) — passport only, up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
• Everyone else — apply for a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa well in advance. Allow 6–8 weeks, and book biometric appointments early.
• ETIAS — an online pre-travel authorisation (not a visa) that will become mandatory for visa-exempt non-Schengen travelers once it launches. Check the official EU portal before departure.

Confirmed attendees can generate a personalised, consulate-ready invitation letter instantly at atlasdigitalsummit.com/visa-letter. Always verify your own nationality''s requirements at utl.is before booking.

Getting from Keflavík (KEF) to the city

The airport is roughly 50 km from downtown — about 45–50 minutes in normal conditions.

• Flybus / Airport Direct — ~ISK 3,999 (~€26) to the BSÍ terminal, or ~ISK 5,499 (~€36) with hotel drop-off. Departures every 30–45 minutes, meeting every arriving flight. Best value for solo travelers and pairs.
• Taxi or private transfer — ~ISK 20,000–28,000 (~€140–190). Worth it for groups of three or four, late-night arrivals, heavy luggage or tight schedules.
• Rental car — only if you are extending your trip beyond Reykjavík. Book early; September is still peak season.
• Uber and Lyft do not operate in Iceland. Pre-book through Hreyfill or BSR instead.

Getting around Reykjavík

For the summit itself, you can walk everywhere. Gamla Bíó (the venue, Ingólfsstræti 2a), Þingholt by Center Hotels (the official hotel), Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja and the main restaurant streets are all within a 5–15 minute walk of one another.

• Strætó buses — ISK 630 (~€4.20) single, ISK 2,150 (~€14.40) day pass. Buy and validate via the Klappið app; drivers do not take cash.
• Taxis — Hreyfill (+354 588 5522) or BSR (+354 561 0000). Short cross-town rides run ISK 2,000–3,500 (~€13–23).
• E-scooters — Hopp and Zolo run dockless scooters downtown; roughly ISK 150 unlock plus ISK 35/minute.

Weather and packing

Late September in Reykjavík means daytime highs of 8–12°C (46–54°F), lows of 4–7°C (39–45°F), around 12 hours of daylight, and the first real chance of aurora on clear nights. Wind and rain arrive without warning.

Pack a waterproof, windproof shell; a warm mid-layer; thermal or merino base layers; waterproof shoes with grip for wet cobblestones; hat, scarf and gloves; and swimwear for the geothermal pools and lagoons. Iceland uses Type F (Europlug) outlets at 230V / 50Hz.

Read the full FAQ

The complete guide covers accessibility, currency and tipping, connectivity, day trips, safety, and a full fare cheat sheet. Browse it at /travel-faq, and pair it with our interactive City Map to plan your stay.