Flying from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik and you'll be travelling for around 6 hours 35 minutes.
Baltimore Washington International Airport is located in Washington DC. Following the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the most popular route, with ten flights a week to pick from. You can travel from BWI to KEF at 18:05 with Fly Play.
Leave enough time to make your BWI to Reykjavik flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Direct Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik tickets are available for booking. Keflavik Airport (KEF) will be your arrival point.
Take to the skies with Icelandair. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from BWI to Reykjavik, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The journey from central Washington DC to BWI takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to BWI? If you've booked an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Baltimore Washington International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Reykjavik
$765 is currently the best price for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik flight. Return plane tickets start at $604. These prices may change depending on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from BWI to Reykjavik by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BWI to Reykjavik by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Keflavik Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from BWI to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
The centre of Reykjavik is around 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Airport (RKV). Once your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 20 minutes or so.
After stepping off your BWI to Reykjavik flight, kick back at a hotel near RKV. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Score the best price by securing your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik. August is the most popular month to travel to Reykjavik. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Reykjavik, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Harpa and The Northern Light Centre are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Reykjavik to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Reykjavik. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience major highlights starting with Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.

