Location – How to get to Skjólbrekka/Sel hótel

Other ways to get to the venue.

Sel Hótel/Skjólbrekka is in Lake Myvatn area and is about 60 minutes’ drive from Akureyri.

60 minutes drive from Akureyri airport to Skjóbrekka/Skútustaðir
60 minutes drive from Akureyri airport to Skjóbrekka/Skútustaðir
How to travel from Keflavík airport to Skjólbrekka/Sel Hótel

It´s easy to rent a car at keflavík airport and drive to Skjólbrekka/Sel Hótel and back. It is possible to fly from Reykjavík to Akureyri, and rent a car in Akureyri.

Easy Jet fly from Gatwick and Manchester to Akureyri 2 times per week for a low fare. It is possible to get a return ticket from Gatwick to Akureyri for less than 100 euros per person in November 2026. Easy Jet only flies on Tuesdays and Saturdays to Akureyri, so if you use this option you will need to use 3 days for something other than a chess tournament.

It would be a good option to arrive in Akureyri on Tuesday 17th November, rent a car and explore the north or find a cheap place to stay in for 2 nights, and then get a carride from the tournament venue on Sunday to Reykjavík/Keflavík and fly home from Keflavík. The tournament organizers can help you find affordable accommodation.

But the tournament organizers recommend the bus round trip, which is specifically designed for players