Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik jetting off from here.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the primary arrival point in Reykjavik.
Reykjavik is four hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik flight.
Going away during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like spring break, Christmas and Thanksgiving) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land an incredible deal.
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Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
73.74% of flights that take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik. Book one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is about 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and be off and running.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
January is the quietest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Reykjavik based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are major attractions which should be on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, top sights here include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
