Travelling from Reykjavik to Paris: what you need to know
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) is Reykjavik's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Paris jetting off from here.
Paris has a good selection of airports you can fly into. Disembark at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).
Book a direct Reykjavik to Paris flight and you'll be flying for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris one hour ahead of Reykjavik.
The busiest route for flights from Reykjavik to Paris is Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Pick from 16 services between these two airports every week.
To ensure you make it on your Reykjavik to Paris flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Paris
Right now, 39 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Paris. The cheapest price for a return flight is 104 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Reykjavik to Paris flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Reykjavik to Paris is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Jet off from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) and fly straight through to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). If you're looking for a direct flight from Reykjavik to Paris out of KEF, those are your arrival options.
Choose from a variety of carriers offering direct Reykjavik to Paris plane tickets with departures from KEF, including:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Reykjavik to Paris flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
KEF is around 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Paris, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 23 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Travel at your own pace with a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience more of Paris and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
CDG is situated at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. After your flight from Reykjavik to Paris, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The journey will take approximately 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Reykjavik to Paris:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Paris Orly Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at ORY will help you save.
Paris Orly Airport can be found at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Reykjavik to Paris has touched down. Central Paris is around 72 kilometres from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes using public transport.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by choosing a hotel near BVA after your Reykjavik to Paris flight. Unwind after a day of travel or just give yourself time to find your footing in a new place at:
Whether you'd like an economy for a solo getaway or an SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the right Paris Beauvais Airport rental car for you. Browse wheels available from companies such as Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
About three weeks before your flight from Reykjavik to Paris is the ideal time to secure your vehicle from BVA. You're likely to snag a better deal or pick up some early bird promotions.
The address for Paris Beauvais Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik to Paris. To escape the crowds, head to Paris in March.
Lock in a Reykjavik to Paris ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Paris around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Reykjavik to Paris, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay are essential stops on your Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the southeast, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Vieux Lyon and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another sought-after destination in France and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris. No journey is complete without seeing Les Machines de l’île Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.