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In some ways, Iceland is simply magical. Its location conjures images of an iced-over piece of land at the top of the world. But what many travelers don’t know is that Iceland's combination of hot and cold make this country a mystifying destination. Iceland is technically part of Europe – a Scandinavian country about the size of Kentucky or England. And despite assumptions, Iceland is not all…well, ice. There is a unique yin-yang to Iceland that only those travelers booking flights to Iceland will be privileged to discover.
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Whether you’re braving the winter cold or staying up all night in the summer sun, there’s no wrong time to book a flight to Iceland.
Peak Season: In the summer months, when the sun is out for nearly 24 hours and the briskness of winter has finally melted, travelers book flights to Iceland in droves. . Book your Iceland flights and accommodations in advance to ensure your spot under the sun.
Off-peak Season: Don’t let the frigid winter winds keep you from an enchanting Iceland vacation: Cheap flights to Iceland tend to be more available in the colder months when the sun peeks out for only a few hours. During the fall and spring, flights to Iceland are packed with travelers heading to witness spectacular views of the Northern Lights.
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Booking an Iceland flight, be it domestic or international, is the most dependable mode of transport in winter. Iceland’s network of busses is the most efficient way to get around the country during the summer, and most bus routes cease operation until the snow thaws in late May and early June.
The following chart gives approximate journey times from Reykjavík (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Iceland.
Thank you: Takk
Where is Bjork: Hvar er Bjork?
I don't speak Icelandic: ég tala ekki íslensku
How do I get to...: Hvernig kemst ég til..
Where is the bathroom?: Hvar er salernið?
Keflavik International Airport (KEF): As the main international airport of Iceland, Keflavik Airport is the one which receives most flights to Iceland. The airport is located 30 miles southwest of Reykjavik.
All visitors to Iceland require a passport valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay. Return or destination tickets, all documents for the next destination and sufficient funds are necessary for entry to the country. Iceland is party to the Schengen Agreement together with Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Germany. The agreement, in principal, allows for travel between these countries on a uniform visa.
United States citizens require a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
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Halldor Laxness, translated by Philip RoughtonSet in the 18th-century, this novel by Iceland’s most acclaimed author, contrasts the great country of the medieval sagas with the fallen country described.
Jesse ByockInteresting re-writing of the Viking’s history. Byock argues that this was not a lawless, pillaging society run by warlords, but an independent free state.
Herman Palsson (Translator)Seven great sagas from the medieval Icelandic age.
W. H. Auden and Louis MacNeiceThe two British poets traveled to Iceland in 1936; this is a collection of their letters, prose and poems inspired by the journey.
Leifur ErikssonIceland’s great classic from the 13th century.
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