Ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands

Ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands at a glance

Everything passengers ask about the ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands in one place. Herjólfur sail the route on car ferry, with a crossing time of about 40 minutes, 5-7 a day. Boats leave from Landeyjahöfn (2 hours from Reykjavík by road) and arrive at Heimaey harbour, Vestmannaeyjar. Haqqi Tours offers the ticket with or without a vehicle, and confirms the sailing, the seats and the cost on WhatsApp before you commit to anything.

• Route: Reykjavik to Westman Islands (about 15 km by sea)
• Operator: Herjólfur
• Crossing time: about 40 minutes
• Vessels: car ferry
• Frequency: 5-7 a day
• Departure port: Landeyjahöfn (2 hours from Reykjavík by road)
• Arrival port: Heimaey harbour, Vestmannaeyjar
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

The ferry to Heimaey runs from Landeyjahöfn on the south coast, 40 minutes across; in winter storms it uses Þorlákshöfn instead (3 hours). The island has the Eldfell volcano, the puffin cliffs and the Eldheimar museum.

Return ferry from Westman Islands to Reykjavik

We book the return crossing from Westman Islands to Reykjavik just as easily, typically on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands cost?

The cost of the ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands depends on the operator, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we look up the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost through WhatsApp, with the options side by side.

What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, the vehicle if you bring one, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the electronic ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Reykjavik to Westman Islands: how to pay less

The cheapest ferry ticket from Reykjavik to Westman Islands is generally on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our team applies:

• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day frequently changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic

When you complete the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Reykjavik to Westman Islands ferry first, then the alternatives.

How to book ferry tickets from Reykjavik to Westman Islands with Haqqi Tours

Booking a ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill in the form above with your dates, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and whether you bring a vehicle. Our booking desk messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Westman Islands

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the ferry: a private transfer from your hotel to Landeyjahöfn (2 hours from Reykjavík by road) with your suitcases, a driver waiting at Heimaey harbour, Vestmannaeyjar, and tours in Westman Islands. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat and it goes on the same confirmation.

Timetable and season of the Reykjavik to Westman Islands ferry

5-7 a day - that is how often the ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 40 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for the date you travel rather than a list that may be out of date.

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Departure: Landeyjahöfn (2 hours from Reykjavík by road)

The ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands leaves from Landeyjahöfn (2 hours from Reykjavík by road), in Reykjavik - Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and the world's northernmost capital, a small colourful city by the harbour with Keflavik International (KEF) about 50 km south-west across the lava fields; the Blue Lagoon lies on the road between them, and the Golden Circle, the south coast and Vik begin at the city's edge. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles normally 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: Flybus and Airport Direct coaches run from Keflavik to the BSÍ terminal and, with a change, to hotels; there is no rail. With luggage, a late flight, a Blue Lagoon stop or the drive to Vik, a private car is the simpler choice and the usual one.

• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
• Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Landeyjahöfn (2 hours from Reykjavík by road); some fast boats board only minutes before sailing

Arrival: Heimaey harbour, Vestmannaeyjar

You step off at Heimaey harbour, Vestmannaeyjar. Taxis and buses meet the boats. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your hotel.

Many travellers continue from Westman Islands to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

On board the Reykjavik to Westman Islands ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

What is the Reykjavik to Westman Islands ferry like on board? Car ferry, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles travel on the vehicle deck and you go up to the passenger decks for the crossing. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.

• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking

Things to do in Westman Islands after the ferry

The Westman Islands are the volcanic archipelago off the south coast, with the Eldfell volcano, puffin cliffs and the Eldheimar museum. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: a boat tour of the sea caves, the Eldfell volcano, the puffin cliffs and the Eldheimar museum are all reachable from Heimaey harbour, Vestmannaeyjar.

Haqqi Tours provides guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Westman Islands; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.

Best time to take the ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands

The ferry from Reykjavik to Westman Islands runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.

Ferry or flight from Reykjavik to Westman Islands?

For most passengers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Reykjavik and lands you in Westman Islands itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel and the car, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours can provide flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.

Why book your Reykjavik to Westman Islands ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Reykjavik to Westman Islands all year round. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your travel date, and a human through WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Send the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.