Flying from London to Reykjavik: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can start your journey. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Reykjavik. London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Disembark at Reykjavik's chief entry point, Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF).
Take a direct London to Reykjavik flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
With 21 flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from London to Reykjavik with British Airways at 07:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LHR to KEF is with Icelandair at 21:25.
Leave enough time to make your London to Reykjavik flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Reykjavik
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can catch a direct flight from London to Reykjavik taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Begin your trip at LHR and come in for landing at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF).
Be on the lookout for deals with Icelandair. This carrier offers direct London to Reykjavik plane tickets from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your London to Reykjavik flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London to Reykjavik? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to jet off from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? This hub offers direct flights from London to Reykjavik, seamlessly connecting you to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF).
From LGW, you can lock in a direct London to Reykjavik plane ticket with Icelandair.
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Reykjavik flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and Reykjavik:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Bergen Airport (BGO)
Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from London to Reykjavik? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 83%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Nonstop flights from London to Reykjavik are available from London Stansted Airport (STN). Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) is where you'll disembark.
Get on board with Fly Play. It offers direct London to Reykjavik plane tickets from STN.
You can lock in a ticket from London to Reykjavik with a stop or two leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and Reykjavik:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make taking an early London to Reykjavik flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
STN has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on track and reach your destination as planned.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The distance from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near KEF if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Reykjavik. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
After your flight from London to Reykjavik has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV).
You can expect the trip to take about 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near RKV. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from London to Reykjavik:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik Domestic Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Rental or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at RKV will help you save.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Reykjavik. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Reykjavik in March.
Before locking in your London to Reykjavik tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Reykjavik, explore our range of hotels including:
Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Centre and Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Reykjavik travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, top sights here include Heidmork Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without experiencing Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.












