How to find cheap flights from Reykjavik
33 € is the best price for a one-way flight from Reykjavik. It leaves from Reykjavik Keflavik.
You can find round-trip fares from 79 €.
The cheapest city you can fly into from Reykjavik is Milan Malpensa.
Where you leave from in Reykjavik can make a real difference to the fare. Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) and Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) are worth comparing for the best deal.
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Find cheaper plane tickets from Reykjavik by booking early. The general advice is to book two to six months in advance for international journeys, and one to three months ahead for domestic routes.
Potentially find lower fares by selecting 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This expands your results to include nearby airports at your destination.
Happy to let the deals decide your next stop? Set 'Reykjavik' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Reykjavik: what you need to know
Reykjavik sits in the UTC+0 time zone, with departures shown in local time.
Popular airlines flying from Reykjavik are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
Flugfélag Íslands: Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Fly Play: Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Wizz Air: Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
If you're crossing international borders, check whether you'll need a visa or any other type of document before you go. Your airline, local consulate or travel agent should have the most up-to-date information on entry rules.
Best time to fly from Reykjavik
Flights departing from Reykjavik are usually most affordable in November.
August is typically the busiest month to travel. Periods of high demand like this can bring higher fares.
March is the least busy time to fly out of the city, making cheaper tickets easier to find.
General tip: if you can, book midweek. Flights from Reykjavik leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.
Where to fly to from Reykjavik
Take your pick from cities including Copenhagen, London and New York. They're some of the most popular international destinations to travel to from Reykjavik.
Top choices for adventures closer to home include Akureyri, Egilsstadir and Isafjordur.
Want to explore on a bigger scale? When flying from Reykjavik, the most visited countries include the United States, the United Kingdom and Denmark.
Taking roughly 35 minutes, the shortest flight out of Reykjavik will get you to Gjogur.
Leaving from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Most flights from Reykjavik depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. KEF is around 40 kilometres from the city centre.
It'll take roughly 55 minutes to get there from the centre using public transport. When driving, it's about 45 minutes.
These are the airlines most travellers fly with when departing from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport:
Prefer a more relaxed start to your trip? Stay near KEF. Whether you're catching an early flight or just don't want to rush, these hotels can help take the pressure off departure day:
Flying out of Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik Domestic Airport is another airport to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Reykjavik. RKV is around 2 kilometres from the city centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 20 minutes. If you're driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so.
You can fly to your next stop from RKV with Flugfélag Íslands.
Consider staying near Reykjavik Domestic Airport the day before your flight from Reykjavik. Whether you're travelling with kids or simply want to be close to your departure point, these hotels put convenience first: