Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Álftanes travel guide

Álftanes Tourism | Álftanes Guide

You're Going to Love Álftanes

With a population of 2,392, Álftanes is a must-see destination in Capital Region, Iceland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Álftanes to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Álftanes

Plane

When flying to Álftanes, you’ll arrive at Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Álftanes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Álftanes is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 4 miles from Álftanes. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Payless, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

When flying to Álftanes, you’ll arrive at Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Álftanes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Álftanes is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 4 miles from Álftanes. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Payless, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Álftanes

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Álftanes

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,469 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Álftanes

Most booked hotels in Álftanes

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3204 reviews)
$172+
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Cityhub Reykjavik
2 stars
Excellent (9, 448 reviews)
$88+
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The Reykjavik EDITION(SM)
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 417 reviews)
$346+
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Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3268 reviews)
$140+
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Center Hotels Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5469 reviews)
$132+
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Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3631 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Álftanes

Expect to pay $8.67 per gallon in Álftanes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $104.02 and $138.70.

Expect to pay $8.67 per gallon in Álftanes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $104.02 and $138.70.