How to Get to Sky Lagoon: Taxi, Bus, Walking and Airport Transfers

Quick facts

• Where: on the Kársnes peninsula in Kópavogur, the town just south of Reykjavík, facing the sea.
• From central Reykjavík: a short drive, usually around 15 minutes depending on traffic.
• From Keflavík Airport: around 40 to 45 minutes by car. A private transfer to Kópavogur costs 20,500 kr per car (1–4) or 28,000 kr per van (5–7), the same as to Reykjavík.
• Entry: book your time slot online in advance.
• Best for: an easy evening soak without a long trip out of the city.

Sky Lagoon opened in 2021 and quickly became the main alternative to the Blue Lagoon. The big difference for planning is distance: the Blue Lagoon is out on the Reykjanes peninsula, while Sky Lagoon is inside the capital area, so you can go for a couple of hours in the evening and be back at your hotel for a late dinner. For a full comparison of the two spas, read Blue Lagoon vs Sky Lagoon.

From Reykjavík

Taxi

A metered taxi from the city centre is the quickest on-demand option. Order one by phone, through a local taxi app, or ask your hotel reception to call one. The ride is short, so the fare is moderate, but remember that evening and weekend rates can be higher and you may wait for a car at busy times. For the ride back, ask the Sky Lagoon reception to call you a taxi, or book one ahead.

Private car with Drive Reykjavik

We do not have a fixed online price for rides inside the capital area, because they are so short. If you want a pre-booked car to Sky Lagoon and back, for example for a family or a group with a van, send us a message on WhatsApp with the time and the number of people and we will give you a fixed price before you confirm.

City bus

The capital area's public bus network (Strætó) connects Reykjavík with Kópavogur, and there are stops within walking distance of the lagoon. Routes and timetables change, so use Strætó's journey planner or app on the day. The bus is cheap but slower, especially in the evening when buses run less often.

Walking or cycling

On a nice day, the coastal paths between Reykjavík and Kópavogur make for a pleasant walk or bike ride along the sea. It takes a good hour on foot from the centre, so it is better on the way there than on the way back after a long soak, and not a great idea in winter darkness and wind.

Straight from Keflavík Airport

Some travellers land in the morning, cannot check in until the afternoon, and want somewhere warm to wait. Sky Lagoon is on the way into the capital area, so you can go there first and continue to your hotel afterwards.

1. Book your Sky Lagoon slot for at least 1.5 to 2 hours after your landing time, to allow for passport control, baggage and the drive.
2. Book a transfer from Keflavík Airport to Kópavogur. The price is fixed: 20,500 kr per car or 28,000 kr per van.
3. Ask us on WhatsApp about luggage: if you continue to your hotel later, we can arrange the second ride as well.
4. Check whether the lagoon can store large suitcases; space can be limited.

If you are heading to the Blue Lagoon instead, it is even closer to the airport. See Keflavík Airport to the Blue Lagoon.

Best time to go

• Sunset: in spring and autumn, sunset over the sea is the classic time. In summer the sun sets very late; in midwinter it sets in the middle of the afternoon.
• Winter evenings: dark skies and, on a clear night with activity, a chance of northern lights. Do not book the lagoon only for that; it is a bonus.
• Quieter times: weekday daytime slots are usually calmer than weekend evenings.
• Last day: a soak on your final evening, followed by an early night before a dawn flight, works well.

What to know before you go

• Shower without swimwear before entering, as at every pool in Iceland.
• Bring a hat in winter and a waterproof pouch if you want photos.
• Some tickets include a multi-step spa ritual; check what your ticket covers.
• Age limits apply for children; check the lagoon's rules before booking a family visit.
• Drink water; the warm water dehydrates you faster than you think.

Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon?

If you are short on time and staying in Reykjavík, Sky Lagoon is the easier choice: a short ride, an evening visit, back for dinner. If you want the famous milky-blue water in a lava field, plan the Blue Lagoon from Reykjavík or, even better, on your airport day. For a quieter natural setting, look at Hvammsvík or the Secret Lagoon.

Travelling with Drive Reykjavik

• Fixed price per car, not per person, agreed before you travel
• Economy (Tesla) for 1 to 4 passengers, Van (Mercedes Vito) for 5 to 7, minibus for 8 to 16 on request
• Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and checks your flight before leaving
• 45 minutes of free waiting at the airport
• Pay 20% to book and the rest in the car by card or cash, or pay everything online
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up

We have been driving travellers around Iceland for ten years, and we go everywhere in the country, not only to Reykjavík.

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