Travelling from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport (MCO) departing from here.
8 hours 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport flight.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Reykjavik. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando.
Take your pick of 5 direct flights a week between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). This is the most popular route, with Icelandair offering a 4:45pm departure from KEF to MCO.
Your flight from Reykjavik to MCO won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport (MCO) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of KEF, you can catch a direct flight from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport with Icelandair.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Icelandair from KEF to MCO.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 66.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Reykjavik to MCO departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Keflavik International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
RKV is around 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Reykjavik to MCO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Reykjavik International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.1%.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MCO:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Orlando International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Orlando's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport flight.
The street address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Currently, 281 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 519 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to MCO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Visit Orlando in May for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Reykjavik to MCO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Orlando
Start your Orlando trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Orlando International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express are essential stops on your Orlando itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Orlando, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 209 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Tampa is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Orlando. No journey is complete without a visit to Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.