£116 Cheap flights from Basel to Reykjavik

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Key info about flying to Reykjavik

Depart from

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

Arrive to

Keflavík International

Flights per week

400

Worth visiting

Blue Lagoon - Great Geysir, Iceland - Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland - Snaefellsnes

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Direct

Sat, May 8

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£39

1 stop

Sat, Nov 28

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£107

2 stops

Thu, Nov 26

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£132

2 stops

Wed, Jan 6

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£134

2 stops

Fri, Nov 27

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£136

1 stop

Mon, Nov 30

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£145

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Tue, May 4 – Sun, May 23

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£116

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Sat, May 8 – Sun, May 23

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£118

Direct

Sat, Apr 24 – Tue, May 4

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£126

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Tue, May 11 – Sun, May 30

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£129

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Sat, Apr 10 – Tue, Apr 27

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£134

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Sat, Apr 3 – Tue, Apr 13

Basel BSLReykjavik KEF

£137

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Airlines that fly from Basel to Reykjavik

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Getting from Reykjavik's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Flybus and private transfers. Best value: public bus and shared shuttles.

Reykjavik is served by Keflavík International Airport (KEF), located 50 km southwest of the city center. As Iceland's main international gateway, the airport handles the vast majority of visitors arriving in the country. Airport transfers to city center destinations include coach services, shared shuttles, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. There is no rail connection between the airport and Reykjavik. Journey times typically range from 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Flybus to BSÍ Bus Terminal	45-50 min	kr 3,499; ISK 3,499 (~$25 USD); hotel drop-off available for additional fee	meets all flights (traffic dependent)	reliable and affordable
Airport Direct to Reykjavik hotels	45-60 min	kr 3,490 – kr 4,490; ISK 3,490–4,490 (~$25–32 USD); includes hotel drop-off	meets all flights (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Strætó public bus (Route 55)	75-90 min	kr 2,100; ISK 2,100 (~$15 USD); exact fare or app payment	limited departures daily (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	40-55 min	kr 18,000 – kr 25,000; ISK 18,000–25,000 (~$130–180 USD); metered fare	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct and private
Private transfer	40-50 min	kr 20,000 – kr 35,000; ISK 20,000–35,000 (~$145–250 USD); pre-booked	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental car	40-55 min	kr 8,000 – kr 20,000; ISK 8,000–20,000/day (~$58–145 USD); varies by vehicle	24/7 at airport (traffic dependent)	exploring Iceland independently

Notes:

Prices in ISK; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
No rail connection exists between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavik.
Winter weather and road conditions can significantly affect journey times.
Most shuttle services offer hotel pick-up and drop-off for an additional fee.
We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Reykjavik

Average Weather

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

Hottest Month

13°C

July

Coldest month

-2°C

December

Sunny days

204

days per year

Snow days

days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday

7 Nov

93%

9°C7°C

14 Nov

88%

6°C3°C

Sunday

8 Nov

90%

8°C4°C

15 Nov

73%

3°C0°C

Monday

9 Nov

6°C1°C

16 Nov

27%

0°C-2°C

Tuesday

10 Nov

36%

7°C1°C

17 Nov

86%

5°C0°C

Wednesday

11 Nov

12%

6°C-1°C

18 Nov

87%

6°C4°C

Thursday

12 Nov

70%

5°C-1°C

19 Nov

83%

4°C2°C

Friday

13 Nov

78%

5°C4°C

20 Nov

88%

4°C4°C

Reykjavik travel tips

Visit to the Bókabúð Máls og Menningar bookstore is a must for avid readers

Keen on reading? Head to Bókabúð Máls og Menningar on Laugavegur 18 street. It is the largest bookstore in Iceland and one of the top 20 best bookstores in the world. It attracts not only local but also foreign book fans. The whole second floor is dedicated to English language books. Besides, the store has a pretty pleasant coffee shop inside.

See the perfect futuristic building in Reykjavik

It is not obligatory to be a concert-goer for visiting Harpa Concert Hall. Located in Austurbakki, 2 street, a building is completely made of glass with a wild geometric design. It is better to visit Harpa Concert Hall in the evening when multicoloured lights move inside it and make the building seem alive. And do not forget to have a stroll around the backside too.

Try Hopp scooter sharing service for getting around Reykjavik

If you are bored with bikes but still search for an eco-friendly way to explore Reykjavik, pay attention to Hopp scooter sharing. You can find a station with scooters on each corner of the city, download an official app, unlock a scooter by scanning the QR code and enjoy your ride.

Travelers usually depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, or Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR when they travel from Basel to Reykjavik. Book your trip to arrive at Keflavík International, or Reykjavík. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Wizz Air Malta. Basel and Reykjavik have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Reykjavik, consider visiting Blue Lagoon, Great Geysir, Iceland, Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland, and Snaefellsnes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Basel?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basel and London, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Budapest, Manchester, Bucharest, Pristina, Birmingham, Glasgow, Barcelona, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Sofia, Bristol, Belfast, Iași, Madrid, Skopje, Lisbon.

What are the most popular routes to and from Reykjavik?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Reykjavik and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast, Liverpool, Bucharest, Tirana, Copenhagen, Vilnius, Vienna, Riga, Warsaw, Milan, Amsterdam, Budapest, Madrid, Prague, Barcelona.

Which airports are there in Basel?

Basel is mainly served by EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. But there are other airports nearby, including Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR.

What airports are near Basel?

The main airport in Basel is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. It is also served by Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Friedrichshafen, Saarbrücken, Bern, St. Gallen–Altenrhein.

Which airlines fly between Basel and Reykjavik?

Currently, you can fly between Basel and Reykjavik with easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Wizz Air Malta.

When’s the best time to travel between Basel and Reykjavik?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Basel and Reykjavik, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Basel and Reykjavik?

Traveling between Basel and Reykjavik, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Basel?

There are a number of airports in and around Basel. The main one is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and other nearby airports include Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Friedrichshafen, Saarbrücken, Bern, St. Gallen–Altenrhein

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Basel and Reykjavik depart?

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