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3 stops
Tue, Oct 6
Cardiff CWLReykjavik KEF
£120
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Mon, Oct 5
Cardiff CWLReykjavik KEF
£144
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Mon, Oct 5
Cardiff CWLReykjavik KEF
£160
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Tue, Oct 6
Cardiff CWLReykjavik KEF
£179
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Sat, Oct 10
Cardiff CWLReykjavik KEF
£180
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Tue, Oct 6
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Sun, Oct 11 – Thu, Oct 15
Cardiff CWLReykjavik KEF
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Thu, Oct 8 – Mon, Oct 12
Cardiff CWLReykjavik KEF
£330
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Sat, Oct 10 – Thu, Oct 15
Cardiff CWLReykjavik KEF
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Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Oct 12
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How much do flights to Reykjavik cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£120

Cheapest round-trip

£318

Average round-trip

£367

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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)

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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
Cardiff
Arrive to
Keflavík International
Average flights per week
370
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Blue Lagoon - Great Geysir, Iceland - Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland - Snaefellsnes

Check-in for a flight from Cardiff to Reykjavik

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
IcelandairICEFINo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
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
204
days per year
Snow days
36
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
38%
6°C4°C
3 Oct
86%
10°C9°C
Sunday
27 Sep
59%
6°C5°C
4 Oct
69%
10°C8°C
Monday
28 Sep
24%
6°C4°C
5 Oct
69%
9°C6°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
87%
11°C5°C
6 Oct
15%
9°C7°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
77%
12°C9°C
7 Oct
21%
9°C7°C
Thursday
1 Oct
91%
10°C9°C
8 Oct
11%
9°C6°C
Friday
2 Oct
85%
9°C9°C
9 Oct
9°C4°C
Book your trip to arrive at Keflavík International, or Reykjavík. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Icelandair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet, and Wizz Air. Cardiff and Reykjavik have 370 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 Cardiff?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cardiff and Alicante, Málaga, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Washington, D.C., Ibiza, Madrid, Nice, Glasgow, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Bangkok, Kraków, Sharm El Sheikh, Oujda, Orlando, Calgary, Las Vegas.

What are the most popular routes to and from Reykjavik?

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What airports are near Cardiff?

The main airport in Cardiff is Cardiff. It is also served by Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, London City.

Which airlines fly between Cardiff and Reykjavik?

Currently, you can fly between Cardiff and Reykjavik with Ryanair, Icelandair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet, Wizz Air.

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

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What flights operate between Cardiff and Reykjavik?

Traveling between Cardiff 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 Cardiff?

There are a number of airports in and around Cardiff. The main one is Cardiff and other nearby airports include Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, London City

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

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