Flights hackCarry-on only
Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
.jpg/1280px-Reykjav%C3%ADk,_view_from_Hallgr%C3%ADmskirkja_(2).jpg)
✈️ Cheap flights to Iceland
Compare fares to Iceland from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Keflavik Intl (KEF). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Iceland
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEF | Keflavik Intl | Reykjavík | Main |
| AEY | Akureyri Intl | Akureyri | Main |
| RKV | Reykjavík Domestic | Reykjavík | Regional |
| IFJ | Ísafjörður | Ísafjörður | Regional |
| GRY | Grímsey | Grímsey/Sandvík | Regional |
| HFN | Hornafjörður | Höfn | Regional |
| VPN | Vopnafjörður | Vopnafjörður | Regional |
| EGS | Egilsstaðir | Egilsstaðir | Regional |
Keflavík International Airport, around 50 km from Reykjavík, handles almost all international flights; a weekly car ferry links Seyðisfjörður in the east with Denmark via the Faroe Islands.
📅 Best time to fly to Iceland
Best: June to August – mild weather, midnight sun, open highland roads, puffins and hiking.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and September – fewer crowds, lower prices and, in September, the return of the northern lights.
Avoid: No bad time – but December and January have only a few hours of daylight and stormy roads, best for northern lights and ice caves rather than road trips.
Weather by month in Reykjavík
- 3°Jan🌧
- 3°Feb🌧
- 4°Mar🌧
- 6°Apr⛅
- 10°May⛅
- 12°Jun⛅
- 14°Jul⛅
- 14°Aug⛅
- 11°Sep🌧
- 7°Oct🌧
- 4°Nov🌧
- 3°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Iceland
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Reykjavík | 1,896 km | 2 h 55 min | |
| New York → Reykjavík | 4,163 km | 5 h 40 min | |
| Los Angeles → Reykjavík | 6,926 km | 9 h 00 min | |
| Chicago → Reykjavík | 4,724 km | 6 h 20 min | |
| Miami → Reykjavík | 5,890 km | 7 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Reykjavík | 6,747 km | 8 h 50 min | |
| Toronto → Reykjavík | 4,170 km | 5 h 40 min | |
| Paris → Reykjavík | 2,242 km | 3 h 20 min | |
| Frankfurt → Reykjavík | 2,401 km | 3 h 35 min | |
| Dubai → Reykjavík | 6,918 km | 9 h 00 min | |
| Delhi → Reykjavík | 7,629 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Mumbai → Reykjavík | 8,369 km | 10 h 45 min | |
| Singapore → Reykjavík | 11,552 km | 14 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Reykjavík | 16,647 km | 20 h 45 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Iceland
- Reykjavík – A compact, colourful capital with Hallgrímskirkja church, the Harpa concert hall, cafés and pools.
- Þingvellir National Park – The site of the ancient Althing, set in a rift valley between tectonic plates.
- South Coast & Vík – Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss and the basalt columns of Reynisfjara line a classic road trip.
- Jökulsárlón – A lagoon of floating icebergs at the foot of Vatnajökull, with seals often bobbing among them.
- Snæfellsnes Peninsula – Lava fields, fishing villages, Kirkjufell mountain and a glacier-capped volcano.
- Akureyri – Iceland's northern capital, a gateway to whale watching and the Lake Mývatn area.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackSlow down to save
Staying longer in fewer places cuts transport costs and unlocks weekly discounts on stays.
Money hackUse a no-foreign-fee card
A debit or credit card without foreign transaction fees saves 2–3% on every purchase and ATM withdrawal abroad.
Flights to Iceland: questions
What is the main airport in Iceland?
The main international airport is Keflavik Intl (KEF) in Reykjavík. Other airports with scheduled flights include Akureyri (AEY), Reykjavík (RKV), Ísafjörður (IFJ).
How long is the flight from London to Iceland?
A nonstop flight from London to Reykjavík covers about 1,896 km and takes around 2 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Iceland?
June to August – mild weather, midnight sun, open highland roads, puffins and hiking.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Iceland?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and September – fewer crowds, lower prices and, in September, the return of the northern lights.
Do I need a visa to fly to Iceland?
It depends on your passport. See our Iceland visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
🌍 Iceland profile🛂 Visa & entry📰 Airline news✈️ All flight search
Searches open our travel partner in a new tab. We may earn a small commission when you book – it never changes the price you pay, and it keeps this site free.