Iceland Tourism Statistics

2026

1.6M Foreign Visitors

Jan–Aug — year in progress

-1.0% vs 2025 (same period)
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Airport Arrivals

1,563,893

↓ 1.0% YoY (same period)

Hotel Nights

3.4M

↑ 0.4% YoY (same period)

Avg Occupancy

67.4%

Capital region 73.2%

Card Spending

267B ISK

↑ 3.2% YoY (same period)

Top Source Markets 2026

Countries with the most visitors arriving at Keflavík Airport

1United States
470,463
2United Kingdom
166,241
3Other nationalities
119,412
4Germany
107,567
5Canada
74,956

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tourists visited Iceland in 2026?

1.6M foreign visitors arrived at Keflavík Airport in 2026, a -1.0% change from 2025.

What was Iceland's hotel occupancy in 2026?

The national average hotel occupancy rate was 67.4% in 2026. The Capital region averaged 73.2%.

Where do most Iceland tourists come from?

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

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