Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours 35 minutes.
Reykjavik is five hours ahead of Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located. Reykjavik follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the most traveled route. When booking your flight, you can choose from 11 weekly services between IAD and KEF.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IAD to Reykjavik flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Start your journey at IAD and travel nonstop to Keflavik Airport (KEF). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik tickets.
Book your ticket with Icelandair. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from IAD to Reykjavik. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The journey from central Washington DC to IAD takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Reykjavik
Rs86,358 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik flight. Return plane tickets start from Rs138,574. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap flights from IAD to Reykjavik by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
Book a hotel near KEF if you have a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik. Pick one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Keflavik Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from IAD to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Public transport will get you there in around 20 minutes.
Following your IAD to Reykjavik flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near RKV. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
When booking your Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from IAD to Reykjavik around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavik, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are leading attractions which should feature on every Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iceland waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a trip to Akureyri will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If you want to check out another major stop in Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are the start of reasons to visit.