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Travel from Europe and USA to Iceland is easy with the international airport at Keflavík only about a 3 hours flight from Copenhagen, Stockholm, London, Paris and Amsterdam and 5 hours from New York, Boston and Baltimore.
Icelandair, the national carrier and the low budget carrier Iceland Express both operate regular flights to Iceland in summer 2008.
For online bookings please see the links here below.
We recommend booking flights rather early as the less expensive tickets are booked up fairly quickly.
Airport transportation
Arrivals
A FLYBUS operates all day from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik in
connection with all incoming international flights. The Flybus brings
passengers to the Flybus terminal at the Central Bus Station in
Reykjavik (BSI) near the center of town. From there passengers are taken
to most of the major hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavik (a list is
available on www.flybus.is)
Kindly note that not all hotels and guesthouses are provided with shuttle service from the Central Bus station, but taxis are available outside the terminal.
Departures
The Flybus operates all
day in connection with all outgoing flights. A free pick-up service is
available from most of the major hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavík.
The day before departure, passengers need to inform the reception desk
staff of their hotel/guesthouse that they want the Flybus to pick them
up the following day. The Flybus has a special schedule based on
departures from the BSÍ terminal, picking up passengers approximately ˝
an hour prior at the hotels.
Flybus fare: ISK 1.300 pr. person one way.
Children 0-11 yrs. are free of charge. Children 12-15 yrs. pay half
price.
Taxi service between Keflavik and Reykjavík is also available, the approximate cost is ISK 7.000-9.000 one way.
Banks and Money
Official banking hours in Reykjavik are 09:15-16:00 Monday to Friday.
All banks can exchange foreign currency, and some shops (especially
those catering to tourists) will accept payment in US dollars or Euros.
Most shops and businesses accept the major credit cards (Visa, Euro/Mastercard
and American Express), so it is generally not necessary to carry much
cash. Cards are commonly used in Iceland even for quite small
transactions. ATMs are to be found in many places.
The currency used in Iceland is the Icelandic krona or “crown,” abbreviated ISK.
The approximate exchange
rate 27 March 2008 was: USD 1.00 = ISK 77 and EUR 1.00 = ISK 122.
It is best to exchange your money into ISK in Iceland, and re-exchange
any surplus before you leave
as foreign banks may not deal in ISK. You can exchange your money at the
bank at the airport on arrival and departure.
Climate / Clothing
Thank to the Gulf Stream, Iceland enjoys a cool temperate ocean climate; cool in summer and fairly mild in winter. The average temperature in summer is 10-12 degrees Celcius. However, the weather is very unpredictable and tourists should be prepared for the unexpected. When travelling in Iceland you should bring along a sweater or cardigan, a rainproof (weather-proof) coat and good shoes.
Excursions
For booking or information on day excursions, prior to or after the conference, you are welcome to contact the Congress Secretariat, Iceland Incentives Inc. Day tours can also be booked on site at the registration desk.
Please note that the Congress Secretariat is offering special conference rates on tours operated by Reykjavík Excursions – www.re.is
Useful links
www.visitreykjavik.is
www.iceland.is
www.icetourist.is