Travelling from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of Reykjavik. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Reykjavik to SYD. As a general rule, turn up 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 well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Whether you're eager to explore a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to find a flight with a stopover. To see your options taking off from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a stop you can make on your flight from Reykjavik to SYD.
The distance from central Reykjavik to KEF is about 48 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Catching an early flight from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Keflavik International Airport:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Consider booking a hotel near SYD if you're catching a late flight from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
$848 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Return flights start from $1,914. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in flight tickets from Reykjavik to SYD. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy more options for departure times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sydney, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Reykjavik to SYD for January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
Start your Sydney trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are a couple of top attractions to add to your Sydney must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Bondi Beach.
Complete your Sydney trip with a car rental
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