The current procedure of double screening for covid-19 at the border for all passengers arriving in Iceland is planned to remain in place until 1 December, unless circumstances warrant earlier easing. These precautions are considered appropriate in light of an increased number of domestic cases diagnosed in Iceland in the past two weeks.

"Tourism in Iceland in Figures - September 2020" was published to day. The brochure is a monthly edition from The Icelandic Tourist Board and in it are summarized and presented in graphic form various statistical facts about Icelandic tourism. The brochure contains information regarding number of tourist arrivals, overnight stays, travel behavior and more.

Departures of foreign passengers from Iceland via Keflavik airport were about 64 thousand in August, according to figures from the Icelandic Tourist Board, or less than 74.7 percent compared to the numbers in August 2019, when departures were 252 thousand.

Today, the Icelandic Tourist Board published a report on the residents’ attitudes of tourism in Iceland. The aim of the survey was to assess the attitudes of Icelanders to tourism and tourists at a specific time, both nationally and by individual regions. In addition, evidence was sought as to whether Icelanders feel pressure from tourism in their community.

New regulations state that visitors coming to Iceland from the 19th of august must quarantine for 5-6 days until getting their second test results back. There are many places where these guests are able to stay during their time in quarantine.

As of August 19, 2020, all travellers to Iceland that enter the country are again obligated to go into quarantine, regardless of duration of the intended stay in Iceland or purpose of the visit. The Directorate of Health has compiled instructions in English, which would be advisable for tourism companies get acquainted with and also send them to all guests who are expected to come to Iceland in the coming days. These guidelines are being translated into more languages and will be posted on the Icelandic Tourist Board's website as soon as they are ready.

The Government of Iceland has decided to impose more comprehensive border-screening measures as of 19 August. All arriving passengers must then choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 4-5 days. The decision is one of a range of options outlined by the Chief Epidemiologist, in response to the recent cluster of infections in Iceland and the rise of infections

SafeTravel connects travelers in Iceland with essential resources to help reduce their exposure to risks and ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience. Here you find information for the next few days.

Departures of foreign passengers from Iceland via Keflavik airport were about 45 thousand in July, according to figures from the Icelandic Tourist Board, or less than 80 percent compared to the numbers in July 2019, when departures were 231 thousand.

Renewed restrictions because of the Covid-19 pandemic were put in place on the 31st of July. These measures are taken in response to two clusters of infections that have been identified in the past few days, one of which has not been traced to a definite source.