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Cheapest time to fly from London to Reykjavik

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of April. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration3 h and 15 mFlights between London and Reykjavik take, on average, 3 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£55Cheapest price for a flight between London and Reykjavik found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsHeathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Reykjavik

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Reykjavik

Airlines flying this routeEasyjet, Icelandair, British AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Reykjavik

One-way average Price£136The average price for a flight London - Reykjavik at Opodo is £136, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Reykjavik when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Reykjavik

Scandinavian Airlines

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

16%Trains are 16% more expensive in Reykjavik than in London.

London£3.50

Reykjavik£4.05

MealMid-priced restaurant

6%The average meal is 6% more expensive in Reykjavik than in London.

London£20.00

Reykjavik£21.15

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

18%Taxis are 18% more expensive in Reykjavik than in London.

London£4.20

Reykjavik£4.95

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

16%Coffee is 16% more expensive in Reykjavik than in London.

London£3.98

Reykjavik£4.61

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 166.74 ISK

1 ISK = 0.01 GBP

Last checked on Sun 29/03

Distance: 1173 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Reykjavik airports

Keflavik (KEF)How far from city centre: 24 miles

Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)How far from city centre: 24 miles

Flights departing from London

London stands out as one of the most diverse cities in the world. With exciting activities and beautiful attractions, the city caters for every conceivable taste. The metropolis is home to some of the most interesting museums and art galleries in the world and most of them are free to explore. London has five major airports which cater for domestic, regional and international flights.

London Heathrow Airport is considered the busiest of all the airports, while London Gatwick Airport comes a close second. However, this doesn't mean that flights from Heathrow to Reykjavik are expensive or difficult to book.

Getting to London airport

You can go for a cheaper flight when you choose an airport other than Heathrow. Flights from London Luton or London Gatwick to Reykjavik are somewhat economical due to availability of low-cost carriers flying from these airports. Getting to these airports from the city is no stress at all.

You can take advantage of public transport services, such as a coach or the underground, for transportation to the airport. EasyBus Gatwick Airport transfers can transport you to the airport entrance from Central London or you could take the Gatwick Express train from London Victoria to the airport. From Luton Airport, a National Express coach departs from airport bays outside the terminal to Central London.

Arriving to Reykjavik

Reykjavik is a radiant city full of contrasts. The capital city of Iceland is situated in the southwestern part of Iceland and it is the largest city in the country. It is rich in history and culture, and features natural beauty and colourful buildings that will astound you.

This modern region is really inexplicably unique, surrounded by majestic landscapes, and is believed to be the most enduring and prehistoric settlements in Iceland. The vibrant and wild nightlife in the city is worth experiencing to see why it is nicknamed the "nightlife capital of the North". There is much to discover and explore in Reykjavik with so many things to see and do.

How to get to the city centre

Whether you are travelling from Heathrow or Gatwick Airport, all flights from London to Reykjavik are handled by Keflavík International Airport (KEF). Better-known as Reykjavík-Keflavík Airport, Keflavik Airport is the largest airport in Iceland and is located about two miles west of Keflavik, which is about 31 miles southwest of Reykjavik.

Getting to the city from Reykjavík-Keflavík Airport is easy. The most convenient way to transport to the city is Flybus, which departs the airport about 40 minutes after your flight and takes about 45 minutes to get to the city. You can also rent a car or get a private taxi at the airport arrivals area to transport you to the city.

Flight route information

Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland, is truly a stunning city with vivid architecture and cultural heritage.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Reykjavik

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Reykjavik?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Iceland may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Reykjavik?

When you fly from London to Reykjavik the average price is £136. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Reykjavik at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Reykjavik is 55 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Reykjavik expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Reykjavik costs an average of 4.95 GBP, 18% more expensive than London, with a fare of 4.20 GBP,

While train tickets costs 16% more in Reykjavik: 4.05 GBP against 3.50 GBP in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 21.15 GBP in Reykjavik, 6% more than the 20.00 GBP in London.

The price of the coffee is around 16% more expensive in Reykjavik, with an average of 4.61 GBP , while in London the coffee costs 3.98 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Reykjavik?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Reykjavik are January, October and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Reykjavik?

The best time of the year to go to Reykjavik when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Reykjavik from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, June and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Reykjavik.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Reykjavik?

The total flight time between London and Reykjavik is of around 3 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,173.35 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Reykjavik?

The main airport route flying between London and Reykjavik is: Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Keflavik International Airport(KEF). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Reykjavik?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Reykjavik are:

Wizz Air UK.
Icelandair.
Easyjet.

Scandinavian Airlines, stopping in Copenhagen for 80 minutes minimum.

Eurowings, with 325 minutes scale in Cologne-Bonn.
Scandinavian Airlines, with 230 minutes scale in Oslo.

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