Introduction to means of transportation for studying or traveling in Iceland

Iceland is a Nordic country, facing Greenland across the Denmark Strait to the west, the Norwegian Sea to the east, the Greenland Sea to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Geographically, Iceland is often considered a member of the five Nordic countries. When traveling to Iceland, you can generally fly to Reykjavik via Icelandair via Frankfurt, because there are many flights to Frankfurt and the possibility of discounts is high. Some airlines can transit and stop in Iceland during the flight from London to New York. Some passengers use the few hours during the transit to soak in hot springs. This arrangement is more suitable for business guests.

Aircraft

1. Keflavik Airport

Airport code KEF, tel: 425 0680, www.keflavikairport.com

Reykjavik Domestic Airport, located in the center of the capital, has flights to Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

2. Icelandair

Route code FI, www.icelandair.net

Operates from the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Direct flights from the United States to Keflavik Airport. If you're flying from the United States to the United Kingdom or mainland Europe, you can make a stopover in Iceland for free.

3. Iceland Express

Route code AEU, www.icelandexpress.com

Provides the cheapest flights from London and Copenhagen to Kefla Vic.

4. Flugfelag Islands Airlines (summer only)

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

There are flights from Lake Flights from Javik to the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

TIPS:

1. Departure tax: The departure tax for international flights is included in the price of the ticket. The departure tax is 415 ISK per domestic flight.

2. Scandinavian Airlines has launched flights from Beijing to Reykjavik, departing every day.

Ships

Smyril Line (www.smyril-line.fo) operates car ferries in the summer from Bergen in Norway or Hanstholm in Denmark The island is Sey isfjor ur in the east of Iceland, with stops in Shetland and the Faroe Islands.

The ship of the freight company Eimskip (www.eimskip.com) departs from Reykjavik, Rotterdam Island, for eight days, passing through Germany, Sweden and the Faroe Islands. Between March and October, every The boat can carry three passengers. Departing from Rotterdam, 57,300 ISK per person.

TIPS: The pricing and routes of ferries are relatively complicated. You can log on to its website for detailed information.

Local transportation in Iceland

Bus

BSI company Bifrei asto Islands

tel: 562 3320; www.bsi.is

Address: Vatnsmyrarvegur 10, Reykjavik

Operates long-distance bus business and sells discount tickets.

But many cars only operate from June to August.

Aircraft

Domestic routes in Iceland mainly depend on weather conditions.

The main domestic airline is Flugfelag Islands.

tel 570 3030; www.airiceland.is

There are monthly discount tickets, the prices for four/five/six sections are 28,800/32,700/37,600 respectively Icelandic krona, which can only be purchased outside Iceland.

In addition, there is another type of ticket for sale called Fly As You Please, which allows unlimited travel for 12 days (45,600 kronor).

Self-driving

1. Bicycle

Traveling in Iceland by bicycle is an excellent choice, but the bumpy roads, bad weather, and frequent needs Crossing the river will definitely be a challenge for you.

Be prepared and remember: you can always hop on the bus with your bike.

In some areas suitable for cycling, such as Myvatn, Reykjavik and Akureyri, the daily rental of a bicycle is about 1,600 kronor per day.

2. Cars and motorcycles

Although the rental fees for cars have been adjusted, they are still very expensive.

The Reykjavik Tourist Office provides detailed information on special car rentals.

The minimum age to rent a car is 20 years old.

Hitchhiking

Lonely Planet does not recommend hitchhiking.

If you want to try it, it is possible to hitchhike in summer, but in most places, you need to wait a long time.

Taxi

The taxi services in Reykjavik and Akureyri are very good.

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

Bus

BSI company (Bifrei asto Islands; see map on pages 534-535; tel 562 3320; www.bsi.is ; Vatnsmyrarvegur 10, Reykjavik) is in Reykjavik The BSI bus station in Grammar operates long-distance bus business and sells discount tickets. But many cars only operate from June to August.

Aircraft

Domestic routes in Iceland mainly depend on weather conditions. The main domestic airline is Flugfelag Islands (tel 570 3030; www.airiceland.is), which has monthly discount tickets. The prices for four/five/six sections are 28,800/32, 700/37,600 Icelandic kronor respectively. Only Can be purchased outside Iceland. In addition, there is another ticket for sale called "Fly As You Please", which allows unlimited travel for 12 days (45,600 kronor).

Self-driving

Although car rental fees have been adjusted, they are still very expensive. The Reykjavik Tourist Office provides detailed information on special car rental prices. The minimum age to rent a car is 20 years old.