Travelling from Houston to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Houston to Reykjavik. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are the main airports in Houston.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the primary arrival point in Reykjavik.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Houston.
Leave plenty of time to make your Houston to Reykjavik flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Reykjavik
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Houston to Reykjavik flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Houston to Reykjavik flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Reykjavik? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Houston to Reykjavik flight, check out these options when taking off from William P. Hobby Airport:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can get to HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Houston to Reykjavik? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your adventure officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport are known for their punctuality, with 81.06% of them landing as planned.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to KEF if you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Reykjavik. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Houston to Reykjavik flight.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Houston to Reykjavik, it takes approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 25 minutes or so.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare offers from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
January is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Reykjavik, while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Houston to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Houston to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Reykjavik right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Houston to Reykjavik:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iceland you'll want to see. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a visit to Kópavogur will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without experiencing Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
