Flatey to Brjánslækur Ferry
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Description
A scheduled ferry connection from Flatey to Brjánslækur, crossing Breiðafjörður towards the Westfjords in approximately one hour and 45 minutes.
The sea route turns travel into part of the experience, opening wide views across Breiðafjörður and its island-filled waters while linking two of West Iceland’s most characterful regions.
Every part of the route adds a different mood, from quiet fjords and mossy lava to dramatic cliffs and celebrated landmarks.
This is a transport connection as well as a scenic crossing. It carries passengers from Flatey across Breiðafjörður to Brjánslækur, where road travel continues into the southern Westfjords.
The scheduled sailing is approximately one hour and 45 minutes, but departure times vary by date and season. The booking calendar and voucher are the authority for your sailing.
Passengers should arrive with enough time to check in. Weather and operational conditions can change the timetable, so avoid planning an onward connection with no margin.
Itinerary
Flatey ferry landing
The journey begins
Meet your guide at the confirmed location and settle in for a beautiful journey west, where Reykjavík gives way to broad bays, moss-covered lava and the mountain skyline of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Breiðafjörður crossing
Sail through the island-filled bay
Cross Breiðafjörður among a remarkable seascape of small islands, skerries and distant mountains. The ferry journey turns practical travel between Snæfellsnes and the Westfjords into a relaxing experience filled with ocean views and seabird life.
Brjánslækur
Gateway to the southern Westfjords
Arrive at Brjánslækur beneath the mountains of the southern Westfjords, where the ferry meets the road towards Látrabjarg, Rauðisandur and Patreksfjörður. The quiet shoreline makes a scenic beginning or finish to the crossing.
What is included
- One-way passenger ferry ticket from Flatey to Brjánslækur
- Scheduled Breiðafjörður crossing
- Electronic booking confirmation
What do I need to bring
- Warm windproof clothing
- Waterproof outer layer
- Your booking voucher
- Food and water as needed
- Medication and essential luggage kept accessible
Good to know
Meeting point: Flatey ferry landing. Use the check-in time and departure shown on your voucher; no unverified map pin is displayed.
- The crossing is scheduled rather than available continuously.
- The normal sailing time is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Departure times vary by season and date.
- Arrive according to the check-in instructions on your voucher.
- Weather and operations can alter sailing times.
- Confirm vehicle, bicycle and luggage arrangements separately when relevant.
Highlights
- Direct Flatey–Westfjords connection
- Breiðafjörður island scenery
- Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
- Useful for self-drive itineraries
- Scheduled passenger ferry
Flatey to Brjánslækur Ferry - Frequently Asked Questions
The scheduled Flatey to Brjánslækur sailing is approximately one hour and 45 minutes.