Cheap flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik from £527

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik from £527

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£527
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3 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£547
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£588
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£595
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£603
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£636
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3 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£1,175
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3 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£1,179
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£1,185
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3 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£1,186
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3 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£1,196
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Cape Town CPTReykjavik KEF
£1,209
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How much do flights to Reykjavik cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£527

Cheapest round-trip

£1,175

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

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

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

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

75-90 min

kr 2,100; ISK 2,100 (~$15 USD); exact fare or app payment

limited departures daily (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

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

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

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

Key info about flying to Reykjavik

Depart from
Cape Town International
Arrive to
Keflavík International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Blue Lagoon - Great Geysir, Iceland - Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland - Snaefellsnes

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
IcelandairICEFINo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Reykjavik

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-2°C
February2°C-1°C
March2°C-1°C
April5°C1°C
May8°C4°C
June11°C7°C
July13°C9°C
August13°C8°C
September10°C6°C
October6°C3°C
November3°C0°C
December1°C-2°C
Hottest Month
13°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
December
Sunny days
203
days per year
Snow days
36
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
71%
13°C10°C
18 Jul
14°C9°C
Sunday
12 Jul
38%
13°C11°C
19 Jul
14°C10°C
Monday
13 Jul
92%
12°C11°C
20 Jul
83%
12°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
93%
12°C11°C
21 Jul
71%
12°C11°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
36%
16°C11°C
22 Jul
14%
13°C10°C
Thursday
16 Jul
68%
13°C11°C
23 Jul
14%
13°C9°C
Friday
17 Jul
14%
12°C10°C
24 Jul
11%
15°C11°C
Book your trip to arrive at Keflavík International, or Reykjavík. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Icelandair, Emirates, and Wizz Air. Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, São Paulo, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.
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.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
Which airlines fly between Cape Town and Reykjavik?
Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and Reykjavik with Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Icelandair, Emirates, Wizz Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Cape Town and Reykjavik?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town 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 Cape Town and Reykjavik?
Traveling between Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Reykjavik depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Reykjavik arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Reykjavik, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Cape Town and Reykjavik depart?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Reykjavik arrive?

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