Flying from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): What you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik Airport (KEF), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).
Expect to be travelling for 6 hours 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Reykjavik. Baltimore Washington International Airport is located in Washington DC.
Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is the most popular route, with 10 direct services every week. Travel from KEF to BWI on Fly Play's 3:05pm flight.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Reykjavik to BWI. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from KEF, you can catch a direct flight from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport with Icelandair.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Flugfélag Íslands from KEF to BWI.
Flugfélag Íslands is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 86.44% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to BWI. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Keflavik Airport (KEF). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Keflavik Airport:
Of all flights departing from Keflavik Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
You can get to RKV from the centre of Reykjavik in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Reykjavik to BWI flight? Relax in a hotel near Reykjavik Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Reykjavik Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 81% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
About Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BWI:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Central Washington DC is around 48 kilometres from Baltimore Washington International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
$782 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,009. These fares can change based on availability.
Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Reykjavik to BWI.
October is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Reykjavik to BWI.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). July is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in December.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your Reykjavik to BWI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Washington DC
Start your Washington DC trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Reykjavik to Baltimore Washington International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are must-visits when exploring Washington DC.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres northeast of Washington DC, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 274 kilometres south of Washington DC, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.

