Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Skógar travel guide

Skógar Tourism | Skógar Guide

You're Going to Love Skógar

Skógar is a must-see destination in South, Iceland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skógar to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Skógar

Plane

Although Skógar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 137 km from Skógar. The shortest flight to Skógar from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Skógar is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 138 km from Skógar. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Fair Car, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

Although Skógar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 137 km from Skógar. The shortest flight to Skógar from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Skógar is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 138 km from Skógar. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Fair Car, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Skógar

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Skógar

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Skógar

Most booked hotels in Skógar

The Garage
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Hotel Skogafoss
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Skógar

Expect to pay £1.76 per litre in Skógar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.07 and £28.09.

Expect to pay £1.76 per litre in Skógar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.07 and £28.09.