Fylgja Iceland

13/10/2026

TRAVELLING IN ICELAND on Wednesday 14 or Thursday 15 October? Please pay attention to the weather warnings.

A powerful low-pressure system is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain and, in parts of the country, blizzard conditions.

Here’s what this could mean for visitors:

✈️ Arriving at Keflavík: Flights may still operate, but delays, diversions and slower baggage handling are possible. Check your airline and the airport directly.

🚗 Driving from Keflavík to Reykjavík: Route 41 is exposed to wind. Be especially cautious with campervans and high-sided rental vehicles. Consider an airport transfer if you’re uncomfortable driving.

🚪 Rental car doors: Strong gusts can force doors backwards and cause expensive damage that your insurance may not cover. Keep a firm grip.

🌧️ South Coast on Wednesday morning: Strong winds and heavy rain could make journeys towards Vík, Seljalandsfoss and surrounding areas hazardous. Don’t rush straight from an overnight flight into difficult conditions.

❄️ Wednesday evening into Thursday morning: Parts of northwest Iceland and the Westfjords are forecast to experience blizzard conditions, including snow, strong winds and poor visibility.

⚠️ Thursday: Conditions may improve, but roads can remain icy, snowy or difficult after the storm. Check your specific route before setting off.

Before travelling:

Weather: en.vedur.is/alerts
Roads: umferdin.is/en
Flights: kefairport.is

Please don’t feel pressured to follow an itinerary when the conditions say otherwise. A delayed day trip is better than a dangerous one.
STAY SAFE!

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22/09/2026

I hope this video helps someone planning a trip to Iceland😊.

20/09/2026

I’ve travelled quite a bit, but usually with other people. The first time I went through Keflavík Airport on my own, I remember walking toward arrivals and suddenly thinking, wait… did I somehow walk past baggage reclaim? Am I even going the right way? I was so stressed😂😂😂but thankfully everything was good.

Of course, once you know the airport, it seems obvious. But since running Fylgja Iceland and reading so many questions from people planning their first trip here, I’ve started noticing these little things differently. Something that feels completely straightforward to an experienced traveller can be the exact thing someone else is anxious about before travelling alone.

So I made this little walkthrough of what actually happens when you arrive at KEF, following the signs, duty free, baggage reclaim, getting Icelandic króna if you want cash, and finally walking through Exit to Iceland.

Hopefully it helps another first-time solo traveller know what to expect before they land. 🇮🇸

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I can smell October😊😊😊

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