Travelling from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV): what you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when organising a flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
London and Reykjavik (where Reykjavik International Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to RKV. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from central London to LHR is approximately 31 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Catching an early flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about adding a stop at Akureyri Airport (AEY). It's a major stopover on a flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) departing London Gatwick Airport. Use a long layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a short break to get a snack at the airport.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from London to RKV? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reserve a hotel near RKV if you have a late flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) to central Reykjavik
From Reykjavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 6 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 23 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
For a one-way ticket from London to Reykjavik International Airport, $264 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from $982. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
To score flight tickets from London to RKV, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Reykjavik International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Reykjavik in February when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from London to RKV, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
Travel in December for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -6ºC and 4ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Reykjavik International Airport.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are must-visits when exploring Reykjavik.
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