Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Reykjavik from £479

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Reykjavik from £479

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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£479
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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£504
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3 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£504
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3 stops
Sat, Mar 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£509
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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£519
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1 stop
Mon, Mar 2
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£525
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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3 – Tue, Mar 10
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£904
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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3 – Tue, Mar 10
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£918
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3 stops
Sat, Mar 7 – Wed, Mar 11
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£932
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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Wed, Mar 11
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£942
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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3 – Tue, Mar 10
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£948
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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3 – Mon, Mar 9
Rio de Janeiro GIGReykjavik KEF
£958
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How much do flights to Reykjavik cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£479

Cheapest round-trip

£904

Average round-trip

£1,026

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Icelandair

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão 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 Rio de Janeiro to Reykjavik

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IcelandairICEFINo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo

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
33
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
2°C-1°C
14 Feb
82%
0°C-5°C
Sunday
8 Feb
-1°C-3°C
15 Feb
11%
-3°C-7°C
Monday
9 Feb
77%
2°C-3°C
16 Feb
63%
0°C-2°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
1°C-2°C
17 Feb
82%
3°C-3°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
-3°C-5°C
18 Feb
79%
3°C-6°C
Thursday
12 Feb
-3°C-6°C
19 Feb
78%
1°C-5°C
Friday
13 Feb
73%
1°C-5°C
20 Feb
-1°C-5°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Reykjavik. Book your trip to arrive at Keflavík International, or Reykjavík. The most popular airlines for this route are Icelandair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, LATAM Airlines, and Avianca. Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Reykjavik?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Reykjavik with Icelandair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, LATAM Airlines, Avianca.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Reykjavik?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Reykjavik?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Reykjavik arrive?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Reykjavik depart?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Reykjavik arrive?

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