Flying from Tenerife to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik. Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the main airports in Tenerife.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where your flight will arrive in Reykjavik.
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Tenerife to Reykjavik flight.
Tenerife and Reykjavik are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you board your Tenerife to Reykjavik flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Reykjavik
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Tenerife to Reykjavik flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Flying from Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
TFN is around 10 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Tenerife North Airport:
When it comes to Tenerife North Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.81% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Consider booking your direct flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik out of Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Nonstop connections from TFS will take you to Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
TFS has a range of airlines offering direct Tenerife to Reykjavik plane tickets. Take to the skies with any of these carriers:
You can reach TFS from central Tenerife in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik? Relax in a hotel near Tenerife South Airport before your holiday officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Tenerife South Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 64%.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 50 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to KEF if you have a late flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from Tenerife to Reykjavik. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Reykjavik in January.
Lock in a Tenerife to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Tenerife to Reykjavik in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Reykjavik right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are major attractions which should feature on every Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iceland waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a visit to Kópavogur will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you want to check out another corner of Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are key highlights.