How to find cheap flights to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Reykjavik International Airport is 150 €. A return plane ticket to RKV right now is 312 €.
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Roughly seven months before takeoff is a good time to book tickets to Reykjavik, where Reykjavik International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the cheapest fares.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Reykjavik by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to browse prices for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Reykjavik, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Reykjavik International Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
December is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Reykjavik.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to RKV.
If you'd love to experience Reykjavik at its busiest, lock in your flights to RKV for August. Going on holiday during high seasons usually means more to see and do compared to other times.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Reykjavik then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you want to get away in. Reykjavik is warmest in July, with averages of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in December, when they range from -6ºC (21ºF) to 4ºC (39ºF).
July is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Reykjavik.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Reykjavik with Icelandair or Norlandair. These major airlines offer direct flights to Reykjavik International Airport.
Icelandair is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 75% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a great option when booking your RKV plane ticket.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+0 timezone at RKV.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to RKV? These hotels close to Reykjavik International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Start your Reykjavik holiday sooner by collecting a car hire in RKV. Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz are major providers to select from here.
Flights out of Reykjavik International Airport reach their destination on schedule 76% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Reykjavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik, Greater Reykjavík, Iceland.
Getting to central Reykjavik from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
The distance from RKV to central Reykjavik is about 2 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 5 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to RKV.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Reykjavik, drop your bags at one of these comfortable options:
Reykjavik highlights
Hop off your flight to Reykjavik and head directly for these must-see attractions:
The Northern Light Centre: A perfect spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres north-west of the city centre in Vesturbær.
Sun Voyager: Take on this landmark next. About 0.64 kilometres north of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Reykjavik experience.
How to get to Akranes from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
The nearby city of Akranes is about 48 kilometres from RKV. The drive to the centre in a cab or ride-share takes around 50 minutes.
Public transport will get you to Akranes in 1 hour 25 minutes or so.
Travelling from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) to Selfoss
Selfoss is around 48 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
It'll take you 50 minutes or so to drive to Selfoss.
Explore more of Iceland
Craving more adventure? Kópavogur is an essential stop in Iceland. It's around 3 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik and features Midnight Hikes Reykjavik, Reykjavik Safari and Heidmörk Nature Reserve.
Another city in Iceland that could easily become a favourite is Hafnarfjörður. From Reykjavik, it's around 8 kilometres south and offers highlights like Aurora Basecamp and Nature Walks. Find time for Christmas Village too.
Roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Reykjavik, Akureyri is worth a detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn. Akureyri Airport (AEY) is the most convenient way to get here.