Where to go in Iceland
Iceland travel information
When to visit Iceland
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- Time zone: No time diff.
- Flight time: 3 hours
- Recommended airlines: Icelandair, British Airways, Easyjet
- Currency: Icelandic Krona
- Tipping guideline: 10% to 15%
- Health considerations: No major health risks.
- Capital: Reykjavik
- Population: 377,689
- National languages: Icelandic
- Electricity and plugs: Type C & F, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Iceland if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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