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Foreign travel advice Iceland
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 8 February 2024 Updated: 8 February 2024 Latest update: Information on volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Volcanic eruption and earthquakes
Iceland is volcanic and seismically active. Recently there have been a series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland, the latest occurring on 8 February 2024. These have affected the town of Grindavik and area to the north of it and the Blue Lagoon. All roads to Grindavik and the surrounding area are closed and you should stay away from this area. Keflavik International Airport and the road to it is unaffected and operating normally. The capital city, Reykjavik, and the rest of Iceland is not impacted by the eruptions. It is likely there will be further eruptions in this location. You should monitor local media for updates and follow the authorities’ advice on travel to the area.