Flying from Melbourne to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik departing from here.
Come in for landing at Reykjavik's major arrival point, Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you make your Melbourne to Reykjavik flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like January, 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 when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Reykjavik
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Reykjavik flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Reykjavik flight.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make picking up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Reykjavik. To skip the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to Reykjavik ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, popular attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without visiting Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
