Introduction to study abroad or travel in Iceland

Iceland is a Nordic country, facing Greenland across the Danish Strait in the west, facing the Norwegian Sea in the east, the Greenland Sea in the north and the Atlantic Ocean in the south. Geographically, Iceland is often regarded as a member of the five Nordic countries. Generally, you can fly to Reykjavik via Frankfurt and icelandair, because there are many flights in Frankfurt, and there is a great possibility of discount. Some airlines can stop in Iceland on the way from London to new york, and some passengers take advantage of their connecting flight to soak in hot springs for several hours. This arrangement is more suitable for business guests.

plane

1, Keflavik Airport, Keflavik Airport

Www.keflavikairport.com airport code KEF, Tel: 425 0680.

There are flights to Greenland and Faroe Islands at Reykjavik domestic airport in the center of the capital.

2. Icelandic Airlines icelandair

Flight code FI, www.icelandair.net

Operate direct flights from Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United States to Kevlavik Airport. If you fly from the United States to Britain or continental Europe, you can make a stopover in Iceland, and it is completely free.

3. Icelandic Express Company

Www.icelandexpress.com Airlines code AEU

Provide the cheapest flights from London and Copenhagen to Kevlavik.

4.Flugfelag Islands Airlines (summer only)

Airline code NY, tel: 570 3030, www.airiceland.is

There are flights from Reykjavik to Faroe Islands and Greenland.

Tips:

1. departure tax: departure tax for international flights has been included in the ticket price. The departure tax for each domestic flight is 4 15 ISK.

SAS has flights from Beijing to Reykjavik every day.

steamboat

Smyrrilline (www.smyrrill-line.fo) operates a car ferry in summer, starting from Bergen, Norway, and stopping at shetland islands and Faroe Islands, or stopping at Seyis Forur in eastern Iceland on Hanssot Island.

Eimskip(www.eimskip.com), a freight company, set off from Reykjavik, Rotterdam Island for eight days, passing through Germany, Sweden and Faroe Islands. From March to 10, each ship can carry three passengers. Starting from Rotterdam, 57,300 Icelandic kronor per person.

Tips: Ferry pricing and routes are complicated, so you can visit its website for detailed information.

Local transportation in Iceland

public transportation

BSI company Bifrei asto islands

Tel: 562 3320; www.bsi.is

Address: Vatnsmerarvegur10 in Reykjavik

Operating long-distance bus business, there are preferential tickets for sale.

But many cars only operate from June to August.

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Iceland's domestic routes mainly depend on the weather.

The main domestic airline is Flugfelag Islands.

Telephone 570 3030; www.airiceland.is

There is a monthly discount ticket, and the price of four/five/six segments is 28800/32700/37600 ISK respectively, which can only be purchased outside Iceland.

Besides, there's another one named? Fly as you want. Tickets (flying at will) are sold, and 12 days (45,600 kroner) can fly unlimited.

be self-drive

1 bike

Traveling around Iceland by bike is a good choice, but the rugged roads, bad weather and the frequent need to cross the river are definitely challenges for you.

Get ready and remember: you can jump on the bus with your bike at any time.

In some areas suitable for cycling, such as Myvatn, Reykjavik and Akureyri, the daily rent of a bicycle is about 65,438+0,600 kroner/day.

2. Cars and motorcycles

Although renting a car has been adjusted, it is still very expensive.

Reykjavik's Tourism Bureau provides detailed information about car rental.

The minimum age for renting a car is 20.

get a ride

Lonely planet doesn't recommend hitchhiking.

It is possible to hitchhike in summer if you want to try, but in most places, it takes a long time.

taxi

The public services in Reykjavik and Chirieri are very good.

In most small towns, there are many taxi drivers who can speak English and German.

public transportation

BSI (Bifrei asto Islands; See pages 534 ~ 535 of the map; Telephone 562 3320; www . BSI . is； Vatnsmyravvegur 10, Reykjavik) is located in BSI bus station in Reykjavik, and operates long-distance bus business with preferential tickets for sale. But many cars only operate from June to August.

plane

Iceland's domestic routes mainly depend on the weather. The main domestic airline is Flugfelag Islands (tel: 570 3030; Www.airiceland.is) has a monthly discount ticket, and the price of the fourth/fifth/sixth segment is 28,800/32,700/37,600 Icelandic krona respectively, which can only be purchased outside Iceland. Besides, there's another one named? Fly as you want. Tickets (flying at will) are sold, and 12 days (45,600 kroner) can fly unlimited.

be self-drive

Although renting a car has been adjusted, it is still very expensive. Reykjavik's Tourism Bureau provides detailed information about car rental. The minimum age for renting a car is 20.