Flying from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport (BRS): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport (BRS) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 39 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport.
Reykjavik and Bristol (where Bristol Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
The busiest route is from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Bristol Airport (BRS), with 8 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KEF to BRS is the 09:45 Jet2 service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 19:15 with easyJet.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Reykjavik to BRS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
You can hop on a direct flight from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport (BRS) departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Book your direct flight from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport with easyJet. This popular airline operates services from KEF.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Reykjavik to BRS that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between KEF and BRS include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
KEF is approximately 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Keflavik International Airport:
About Bristol Airport (BRS)
Reserve a hotel near BRS if you're catching a late flight from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
Bristol Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Bristol. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport (BRS)
$55 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport. Return flights start from $145. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
4 months before your departure is the best time to score flight tickets from Reykjavik to BRS.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport, plan your trip for January (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the most affordable day to fly.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if the price has dropped. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to BRS every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport (BRS)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Bristol, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
When booking your flight from Reykjavik to BRS, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bristol, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 23ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bristol
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Bristol Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bristol:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are major attractions which should feature on every Bristol itinerary.
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