Need to Know - Iceland - page 23

Shops 10am-6pm Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday; some Sunday opening in Reyk-
javík malls and major shopping strips
Supermarkets 9am-8pm (later in Reykjavík)
Vínbúðin (government-run alcohol stores) Variable; many outside Reykjavík only open for
a couple of hours per day
Arriving in Iceland
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
Iceland's primary international airport is 48km west of Reykjavík. Flybus, Airport Express
and discount operator K-Express have buses connecting the airport with Reykjavík. Flybus
offers pick-up/drop-off at many accommodations (Ikr1950 to Reykjavík, Ikr2500 to hotel).
Cars can be rented from the airport - prebooking highly recommended.
Taxis link KEF with Reykjavík but are not heavily utilised because of the high cost (about
Ikr15,000), and the ease of bus connections.
Getting Around
Car The most common way for visitors to get around. They're pricey to hire but provide
great freedom. A 2WD vehicle will get you almost everywhere in summer (note: not into the
highlands, or on F roads, which are only suitable for 4WDs). Summer-only 4WD buses can
get you into the highlands, or you'll need a 4WD.
Bus There's a decent bus network operating from around mid-May to mid-September to get
you between major destinations (and into the highlands). Outside these months, services
are less frequent (or even nonexistent).
Flights If you're short on time, domestic flights can help you maximise your time.