Flights to Reykjavik, Iceland

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.

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.

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.

Type of transport	Travel time	Cost
Bus	10 minutes	$2
Taxi	10 minutes	$15

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.

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.

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!

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.

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