On Wednesday 12 August 2026, Iceland will experience a truly remarkable event, a total solar eclipse, visible from the country for the first time since 1954.

The path of totality will cross western Iceland, making the total eclipse visible from the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Reykjavík metropolitan area, West Iceland, Snæfellsnes and the Westfjords. In other parts of the country, a partial eclipse will be visible.

The next total solar eclipse visible from Iceland will not occur until 2196, making this a once in a lifetime experience that should not be missed.

You can find key information and educational resources about this unique event at island.is and eclipse2026.is

We encourage all passengers travelling through Keflavík Airport on this day to plan their journey well in advance and allow extra time for travel. Increased traffic is expected on roads and transport routes before and after the eclipse, as visitors and travellers gather to experience this rare event.

For the first time since 1433, a total solar eclipse will be visible from Keflavík Airport.

A total solar eclipse is an extraordinary natural phenomenon. The eclipse will begin with a partial phase in the afternoon and will reach totality between 17:44 and 17:47, depending on location. The complete eclipse process will last for around two hours.

Below you can find the exact timing of the eclipse and its duration at Keflavík Airport.

Arriving passengers are encouraged to view the total eclipse from the grassy area north of the terminal, next to the artwork Þotuhreiður. This location offers an ideal viewing point, with totality lasting approximately 1 minute and 42 seconds.

The full eclipse process, including the partial phases before and after totality, will last around two hours. Information about organized viewing locations on the Reykjanes Peninsula, close to the airport, can also be found here.

On eclipse2026.is you can explore interactive maps and visuals with detailed information about the total solar eclipse by location. The site includes maps showing the duration of totality in the Westfjords, Snæfellsnes, the capital region and the Reykjanes peninsula.

To safely view and photograph the partial eclipse, it is essential to use safe and certified solar eclipse glasses. These glasses contain special filters that protect your eyes by blocking harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation.

Solar eclipse glasses must be worn during the partial eclipse phases, both before and after totality. They should only be removed briefly during totality, when the moon completely covers the sun. As soon as any part of the sun becomes visible again, the glasses must be put back on immediately.

We encourage passengers and visitors to follow these websites for the latest information:

• island.is – Government information portal
• eclipse2026.is - Educational information portal
• vegagerdin.is – The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration
• en.vedur.is – Weather forecast