Travelling from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV): What you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). Check out your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Reykjavik (where Reykjavik International Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to RKV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport. Akureyri Airport (AEY) is one of the main options between London Gatwick Airport and RKV.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to RKV flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Reykjavik International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reserve a hotel near RKV if you're catching a late flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and explore beyond Reykjavik's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Reykjavik International Airport flight.
Getting from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) to central Reykjavik
Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Currently, Rs51,678 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Reykjavik International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs99,760. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to RKV, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable London to Reykjavik International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Reykjavik. August is when most people book flights from London to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Book your London to RKV flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Reykjavik International Airport in December when temperatures are between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from London to Reykjavik International Airport, 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 loads of fantastic things to do in Reykjavik when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at The Northern Light Centre followed by Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
You've seen Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other corners of Iceland. Travel around 257 kilometres north-east to Akureyri to tick off its popular sights. From Kjarnaskógur to Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are key highlights.