Question 1

What is the best month to visit Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

Most tourists prefer to go to Reykjavik in summer (June to August) due to the midnight sun and warm weather. However, if you want to see the Northern Lights, it’s better to fly to Iceland in February or March.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the city of departure, the cheapest months to fly to Reykjavik are February and March. These are not very popular months for flights to Iceland, although the Northern Lights are fully displayed.

Question 3

Which Reykjavik airport is closer to the city?

Accepted Answer

The closest airport to downtown Reykjavík is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). It serves international and domestic flights. The airport is just 3 km away from the city center.

Question 4

How to get from the airport to the Reykjavik city center?

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Type of transport
    Travel time
    Cost

Bus
    10 minutes
    $2

Taxi
    10 minutes
    $15

Question 5

How many days to spend in Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

One or two days in Reykjavik will be enough. The main attractions of Iceland are not cities but incredible nature. It is worth allocating at least six days to travel to other places in Iceland.

Question 6

Is it better to fly into Reykjavík Domestic Airport or Keflavík International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Regarding distance to Reykjavik, it is better to fly into Reykjavík Domestic Airport, as it is within the city. However, the largest airport in Iceland is Keflavík International Airport. It serves almost all airlines and is 48 km from Reykjavik.

Question 7

How far in advance should I book a flight to Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

Tickets to Reykjavik are usually quite expensive. Therefore, booking your flight ticket at least four weeks before departure is best to find great deals. Set a price alert on Kiwi.com so you can take advantage of hot deals from airlines!

Question 8

Is Reykjavik expensive for tourists?

Accepted Answer

Iceland is one of the most expensive countries in Europe. Budget tourists usually do not eat in restaurants and buy food in supermarkets. For example, five Icelandic hot dogs cost $4–6. A dish in an inexpensive restaurant in Reykjavik costs $20; craft beer in a bar costs $10–11. A dorm bed in a hostel is $50–80.

Question 9

Is it safe to walk in Reykjavik at night?

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik is s a safe and small city where everyone knows each other. You can walk there late at night.

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	1°C	-2°C
February	2°C	-1°C
March	2°C	-1°C
April	5°C	1°C
May	8°C	4°C
June	11°C	7°C
July	13°C	9°C
August	13°C	8°C
September	10°C	6°C
October	6°C	3°C
November	3°C	0°C
December	1°C	-2°C

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