Iceland Tourism Statistics

2022

1.7M Foreign Visitors

+146.7% vs 2021
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Airport Arrivals

1,696,785

↑ 146.7% YoY

Hotel Nights

4.0M

↑ 118.9% YoY

Avg Occupancy

62.6%

Capital region 72.4%

Card Spending

254B ISK

↑ 96.0% YoY

Top Source Markets 2022

Countries with the most visitors arriving at Keflavík Airport

1United States
458,014
2United Kingdom
229,843
3Other nationalities
175,677
4Germany
131,812
5France
89,376

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tourists visited Iceland in 2022?

1.7M foreign visitors arrived at Keflavík Airport in 2022, a +146.7% change from 2021.

What was Iceland's hotel occupancy in 2022?

The national average hotel occupancy rate was 62.6% in 2022. The Capital region averaged 72.4%.

Where do most Iceland tourists come from?

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

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