Travelling from Brussels to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Brussels has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Reykjavik departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where your flight will arrive in Reykjavik.
Hop on a direct Brussels to Reykjavik flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Brussels and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
With five weekly flights between the two airports, Brussels Airport (BRU) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Brussels to Reykjavik with Fly Play at 12:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from BRU to KEF is with Icelandair at 13:50.
To ensure you get on your Brussels to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Reykjavik
Get cheap Brussels to Reykjavik flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
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Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Brussels to Reykjavik, you can depart from Brussels Airport (BRU). Travel from BRU to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in one continuous trip.
Check out the promotions with Icelandair. This airline offers direct Brussels to Reykjavik plane tickets out of BRU.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Brussels to Reykjavik flights leaving from Brussels Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Brussels to BRU takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Brussels to Reykjavik or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
71.97% of flights that depart Brussels Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Split up your Brussels to Reykjavik flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and Reykjavik are:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
On public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Brussels to Reykjavik, kick back in one of these hotels close to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Brussels to Reykjavik, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Explore without limits with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
As soon as your flight from Brussels to Reykjavik has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
You can expect the journey to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
January is the quietest month for flights from Brussels to Reykjavik, while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Brussels to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Brussels to Reykjavik in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Brussels to Reykjavik, browse our selection of hotels including:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Reykjavik to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Iceland.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to explore more of Iceland. Travel about 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to check off its top sights. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another favourite stop in Iceland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.