Flying from Melbourne to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik departing from here.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where you'll be landing in Reykjavik.
Reykjavik is 11 hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you make your Melbourne to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
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 grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Travel at your own pace with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and venture far and wide through Reykjavik and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Reykjavik flight.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is about 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 25 minutes or so.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and be on your way in a flash.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider 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
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Reykjavik right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Reykjavik:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Reykjavik travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Iceland.
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.
