The unique Iceland is called the "Ice Queen" for a reason. She is luxurious, sophisticated and refined like a true person of royal blood. It can bewitch with the blue look of transparent lakes, envelop with a weightless smoky veil of eternal volcanoes. Iceland will return warmth to your heart and give peace to your soul.
Charming Iceland
Iceland is not an easy country. She, like a real northerner, does not reveal her secrets to the first person she meets, but gives everyone the opportunity to admire her unearthly beauty. And the nature of Iceland really in some places resembles an unearthly landscape. It seems that now a lunar rover will emerge from behind the hill, carefully collecting soil samples. It is difficult to describe in words all the beauties of Iceland: volcanoes and geysers spouting powerful jets from the ground, mysterious islands and lost waterfalls, blue fjords and transparent lagoons, the famous Bjargtangar lighthouse and numerous flocks of birds that are not at all afraid of people. Your soul will be imbued with this country as soon as you set foot on its land, getting off the plane.
How to get to Iceland?
Iceland has not yet become a place of pilgrimage for Russian tourists, so you will not find direct flights from Moscow. Most recently, a direct connection was established between St. Petersburg and the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. The flight is operated by only one airline - Island Air. Airfare prices cannot be called cheap, they start from forty thousand rubles. The flight takes four to six hours. From Moscow you can only fly with transfers in European countries. Another option to get to Iceland is to take the ferry in Denmark, which is the island's only connection to the mainland.
Iceland: international airports
Despite the fact that Iceland has attracted tourists only in recent years, there are several airports on its territory. Keflavik International Airport is the largest and fastest growing airport in Iceland, taking its name from the small town in the Reykjavik area where it is located. It is this airport that serves all international flights in Iceland.
Initially, Keflavik was created to base military aircraft and only in the 50s of the last century began to be rebuilt to receive civil aircraft. Currently, the airport is experiencing its heyday: the last six years, its passenger traffic has increased annually by twenty percent. It is recognized as the best international airport in the world and has been awarded a special European award more than once.
Airportvery well planned and provides the traveler with all the necessary amenities. There are two waiting rooms on the territory of the airport. One is for VIP passengers, the other serves other categories of tourists. Both halls are quite comfortable: you can take a shower, spend the night, check in your luggage at the luggage room, get access to the Internet. You can have a delicious meal at the local cafeteria.
In the process of moving from the airport to the capital of Iceland, you can visit the most famous thermal spring on the island - the Blue Lagoon. This pleasant excursion will instantly erase all memories of the flight.
Not an easy country Iceland, Reykjavik Airport is the country's second international airport. Many European countries have only one international airport, and Iceland has managed to distinguish itself favorably against their background. Reykjavik Airport serves only international flights to the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The main passenger flow is made up of local residents on domestic flights.
Iceland: Vestmannaeyjar Airport
I would like to tell you about another interesting airport in this wonderful country. Everyone knows that the country of volcanoes is Iceland. Vestmannaeyjar Airport, located on the islands of the same name, is located just five kilometers from the dormant volcano and is recognized as the most dangerous in the world. The airport itself was built practically on oil deposits, which increases the risks several times over. The country's authorities are ignoring the demands to liquidate the airport and are actively modernizing it.
If you are looking for a countryFor peace of mind, this is definitely Iceland. Keflavik Airport, the best international airport in the world, will receive Russian tourists with true Icelandic hospitality, you will definitely want to fly to this unique island again.
