Iceland Tourism Statistics

2018

2.3M Foreign Visitors

+5.5% vs 2017
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Airport Arrivals

2,315,925

↑ 5.5% YoY

Hotel Nights

4.0M

↑ 3.9% YoY

Avg Occupancy

67.8%

Capital region 78.4%

Card Spending

257B ISK

↓ 2.7% YoY

Top Source Markets 2018

Countries with the most visitors arriving at Keflavík Airport

1United States
694,814
2United Kingdom
297,963
3Other nationalities
191,585
4Germany
139,155
5Canada
99,715

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tourists visited Iceland in 2018?

2.3M foreign visitors arrived at Keflavík Airport in 2018, a +5.5% change from 2017.

What was Iceland's hotel occupancy in 2018?

The national average hotel occupancy rate was 67.8% in 2018. The Capital region averaged 78.4%.

Where do most Iceland tourists come from?

The top markets were United States, United Kingdom, Other nationalities.

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