How Much Alcohol Can You Bring Into Iceland?

You can bring 6 units of alcohol per person into Iceland duty-free. You must be 20 or older. The unit values:

Unit values

Beer and cider

• 2 liters = 0.7 units
• 3 liters = 1 unit

Wine (under 22% ABV)

• 50cl = 0.7 units
• 75cl = 1 unit
• 1 liter = 1.3 units

Spirits (22–55% ABV)

• 25cl = 1 unit
• 50cl = 2 units
• 75cl = 3 units
• 1 liter = 4 units

A few ready-made combos

If you're just bringing beer and wine, some combinations that use up your full 6 units:

• 18 liters of beer
• 3 liters of wine + 6 liters of beer
• 1.5 liters of wine + 12 liters of beer

Mix and match using the unit values above, as long as the total stays at or under 6.

Worth knowing

• The 20-year minimum age applies to alcohol specifically. Tobacco is 18.
• Anything you buy at the duty-free shop on arrival counts toward this same 6-unit limit. It's not extra.
• Planning to buy alcohol once you land? Keflavík's duty-free shop is the cheapest place. After that, alcohol is sold only at Vínbúðin (the state-run shop), bars, and restaurants, and all of them are pricier.
• Separate from alcohol, but worth knowing if you're carrying cash: any amount over €10,000 (or the equivalent) has to be declared to customs on arrival or departure.

Questions about what to bring? Get in touch before you fly and we'll help you plan it out.

Sources

• Skatturinn (Icelandic Directorate of Customs) – Duty Free Imports
• Ísland Duty Free (KEF Shop) – Duty Free Allowances
• What's On in Reykjavík – Icelandic Customs Regulations
• Iceland Pro Travel – Import Restrictions for Travellers

This post is for general guidance only. Always confirm current limits with Icelandic Customs (Skatturinn) before you travel.