Travelling from London to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ): What you need to know
Isafjordur (where Isafjordur Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to IFJ, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Isafjordur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to IFJ flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Isafjordur Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Have a late flight from London to Isafjordur Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near IFJ and turn in quicker:
Getting from Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) to central Isafjordur
Isafjordur Airport is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Isafjordur. It takes around 5 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
At the moment, 271 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Isafjordur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 421 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to IFJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Isafjordur Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ). August is when most people travel to Isafjordur. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
When booking your London to IFJ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Isafjordur, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).
March sees temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Isafjordur Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Isafjordur
Once you've booked your flight from London to Isafjordur Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Isafjordur:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Whale Bones and Ísafjörður Culture House are must-do's during your Isafjordur adventure.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Isafjordur. Around 225 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Kópavogur is another well-known destination in Iceland and is around 225 kilometres south of Isafjordur. No journey is complete without experiencing Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
