Travelling from London to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
London and Isafjordur (where Isafjordur Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to IFJ.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Isafjordur Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to IFJ flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Isafjordur Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Isafjordur Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near IFJ instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Isafjordur Airport is 215 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 445 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to IFJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable London to Isafjordur Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ). August is the peak month for travel to Isafjordur. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Isafjordur is July, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Book your London to IFJ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
December sees temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Isafjordur Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Isafjordur
After booking your flight from London to Isafjordur Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Isafjordur:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Isafjordur when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Wild Westfjords - Day Tours followed by Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and Whale Bones.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Isafjordur, now it's time to discover other parts of Iceland. Journey about 225 kilometres south to Reykjavik to tick off its top attractions. From The Northern Light Centre to Harpa and Sun Voyager, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 225 kilometres south of Isafjordur, Kópavogur is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Midnight Hikes Reykjavik, Reykjavik Safari and Heidmörk Nature Reserve.
