Travelling from Venice to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Venice to Reykjavik. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Treviso Airport (TSF) are Venice's main airports.
Disembark at Reykjavik's primary gateway, Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Venice.
Leave plenty of time to make your Venice to Reykjavik flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Reykjavik
To pick up cheap Venice to Reykjavik flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
VCE is about 8 kilometres from central Venice. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Venice to Reykjavik? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Venice Marco Polo Airport:
Of all flights leaving Venice Marco Polo Airport, 75.29% arrive on time at their destination.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
TSF is around 26 kilometres from central Venice. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Venice to Reykjavik, take it easy in one of these hotels near Treviso Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Treviso Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Venice to Reykjavik, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Go where the road takes you with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and venture far and wide through Reykjavik and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is around 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. After your flight from Venice to Reykjavik, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 25 minutes.
Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make picking up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from Venice to Reykjavik. To escape the crowds, go to Reykjavik in January.
Before locking in your Venice to Reykjavik tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Venice to Reykjavik in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Venice to Reykjavik, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other corners of Iceland. Travel around 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to check off its leading attractions. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Hafnarfjörður is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without a visit to Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.