Let’s just say it’s not always the easiest to get from Luxembourg to Texas. I went back in August for a close friend’s wedding and to see my family. The flights I checked were either ludicrously priced or involved flying from somewhere other than Luxembourg. Eventually I settled on a €370 one way flight from Brussels to Dallas. The only catch was that it involved a 20 hour layover in Reykjavik via budget airline, WOW Air, but I thought, why not, I’ll get to cross another country off my list 😊
One day is more than enough to see Reykjavik, but this stopover has given me an urge to come right back and see the rest of this beautiful wild country. I didn’t do any day trips to the Blue Lagoon or any other typical tourist spots, but opted to wander around the town instead.
Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik
To get from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik takes 45 minutes by car or slightly longer by shuttle, so keep that in mind if you’re planning on doing a long layover in Reykjavik. I bought a round trip bus ticket with Airport Direct which departs every hour, and I paid extra to be dropped off closer to the city center and my hostel. Other options are Flybus, Gray Line, public transport bus 55, or taxi. The public bus is the cheapest option, but also takes the longest. Taxis will run you about €200, so unless you’re willing to pay to save a bit of time, I would avoid taxis at all costs.
The view on the ride in is stark and barren, but inspiring all the same. The gray sky hid the distant mountains, random rock statues appeared along the road, and I didn’t see any trees until we got closer to the towns. I never quite understood the atmospheric music by Icelandic artists until I got a taste of this landscape.
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