Flying from Mexico City to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
Come in for landing at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF), the chief entry point to Reykjavik.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you get on your Mexico City to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Reykjavik
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Mexico City to Reykjavik flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Reykjavik is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land an incredible deal.
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Mexico City to Reykjavik flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Mexico City Juarez International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
MEX is about 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Mexico City Juarez International Airport:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport reach their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from MEX.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik, kick back in one of these hotels near Felipe Angeles International Airport:
Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Grab a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
After your flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV).
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 20 minutes or so.
After your flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik, settle in at a hotel near RKV. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik Domestic Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Rental or Hertz and be off and running.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Reykjavik. To skip the crowds, go to Reykjavik in March.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to Reykjavik ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Centre, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre and Sun Voyager are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other corners of Iceland. Journey about 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to check off its top attractions. From Heidmork Nature Reserve to Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.