Travelling from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV): What you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport flight.
Ilulissat Airport is located in Ilulissat. The city runs on the UTC-2 timezone and is two hours behind Reykjavik.
Choose from 2 direct flights every week between Keflavik Airport (KEF) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV). This is the most popular route, with Icelandair offering a 8:05am departure from KEF to JAV.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Reykjavik to JAV. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
You can book a direct flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) departing from Keflavik Airport (KEF).
Icelandair is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport taking off from KEF.
Flugfélag Íslands is the airline most travellers choose for flights from KEF to JAV.
KEF is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Keflavik Airport:
Of all flights departing from Keflavik Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Reykjavik to RKV in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Reykjavik Airport the day before your Reykjavik to JAV flight:
The majority of flights that depart Reykjavik Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 81%.
About Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JAV instead:
Getting from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) to central Ilulissat
Central Ilulissat is around 3 kilometres from Ilulissat Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
Currently, 512 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 720 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Reykjavik to JAV by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Ilulissat. July is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Reykjavik to JAV plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ilulissat to range from 1ºC (34ºF) to 13ºC (55ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -28ºC (-18ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF).
More about Ilulissat
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ilulissat:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Ilulissat Icefjord, Eqip Sermia Glacier and Harbour view point are must-visits when exploring Ilulissat.