Updates Regarding Ongoing Eruption and Accessibility

The ongoing eruption began on May 29th, and is considered to be stable, with only one active crater. The lava is flowing North alongside Mt. Sýlingarfell. The eruption is not considered dangerous to travelers or locals alike, but the area remains closed to the public. The International airport remains open, and flights are operating as normal. 


Can I go to the eruption site?
Unfortunately not, the area remains closed to the public. This is because the chance of further eruptions is still high, therefore, the area remains unpredictable. 

Grindavík also remains closed to the public. 

I have a Blue Lagoon booking, can I still go?
Yes! As of now, the Blue Lagoon remains open, though the access point has changed. You can find more information here. 

Due to its close proximity to the eruption site, we also recommend staying updated on information directly from the Blue Lagoon website, as they have needed to close on occassion due to an eruption beginning or the risk of gas. 


Will my flight get cancelled if a new eruption begins? 
As we stated previously, Keflavik Internation Airport remains open and should continue to do so. The eruption is localized and in no current threat to the airport or flights. This is a fissure eruption, not an explosive eruption, meaning no ash clouds are produced - unlike the 2010 eruption at Eyjafjallökull, which caused many cancelled and delayed flights. 


Can I go to to the previous eruption at Fagradalsfjall? 
Absolutely! In fact, we recommend it! It's a sight to behold, and something to brag to your friends and family about. The trail is currently open, and you can find more information here. 

 
Where can I get more information? 
Here at Visit Reykjanes we're updating our website regularly to keep visitors up-to-date on the latest information. You can check out our latest Volcanic Eruption info here. 

 Other beneficial websites include The Icelandic Met Office for information on seismic activity, SafeTravel for safety measurements, and the Icelandic Road Administration for updates on road closures and conditions.