Hey! You can definitely pack all solid foods to Iceland, and even salad dressings and hummus and stuff if it’s under 100ml. That’s generally what I do when I have longer flights or want something with me that will be hard to get. The thing to note is that if your returning flight connects through the US, then you can’t bring in any fruits (although you can bring them from Canada to Iceland just fine).

Check out our video and blog about how many amazing vegan finds there are in Iceland, you won’t be as stranded as you think (if you’ll be in Reykjavik)! You’ll be fine packing nutritional yeast and nuts, though! How long are you planning on staying?

It is possible to buy vegan food in iceland, but like the rest of the food, it can be expensive. I bought a bunch of fake meats, tofu, etc in London (my last stop before iceland) and stuffed them in my already full carry-on, and checked it. I was very glad I did. If you’re staying in Reykjavik, there are lots of vegan options though (the noodle house, Núðluskálin, was a good deal, just ask what is vegan, the staff will know). It’s possible to buy the basics in the supermarket, but there are a few things that you wouldn’t expect to have dairy in them that do. My suggestion would be to install “google translate” on your phone and download Icelandic so you can translate ingredients while you shop, even without wifi.

Once you’re outside of Reykjavik your options, other than veggies, get very slim.