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749 km
About 11 h 40 min
Car 1–4 · Van 5–7
Free cancellation 24 h
East · from KEF
About Neskaupstaður and the drive
Neskaupstaður is a fishing town in Norðfjörður, one of the most easterly towns in Iceland, stretched along the north shore of the fjord beneath steep mountains. It is reached by road through a tunnel from Eskifjörður, which gives it a quiet, end-of-the-road feel. In town there is a museum house with art, natural history and maritime collections, walking paths up among the avalanche barriers above the houses, and a nature reserve on the coast east of town.
From Keflavík Airport this is one of the longest transfers in the country, a full day's drive or more. Your driver plans the route by the season and the road conditions, with proper breaks for meals and rest. Many travellers combine the journey with sightseeing, such as waterfalls or glaciers on the way; agree any stops with us in advance on WhatsApp. After an overnight flight, splitting the trip with a night on the way is well worth considering.
Some travellers compare the drive with a domestic flight from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir, the nearest airport; we can take you from Keflavík to Reykjavík's domestic airport if you choose to fly. Otherwise your driver takes you door to door to your accommodation in Neskaupstaður. Our Ring Road planning guide helps with the bigger picture. The same fixed price applies on the way back to the airport.
Seasons and roads
The long drive to the East crosses mountain passes and exposed stretches that can close temporarily in winter storms, and in December the days are very short. Your driver chooses the route by the season and the conditions on the day; we check the forecast before every long trip and may suggest a different time or splitting the journey.
