Travelling from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is Reykjavik's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaving from here.
Book a direct Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Reykjavik. London Stansted Airport is located in London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Reykjavik to STN.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
You can take a direct flight from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport (STN) out of Keflavik Airport (KEF).
Fly Play is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport leaving from KEF.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Fly Play from KEF to STN.
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Keflavik Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
66% of flights that leave from Keflavik Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
RKV is about 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Reykjavik Airport the day before your Reykjavik to STN flight:
Reykjavik Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About London Stansted Airport (STN)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near STN and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a London Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport flight.
Getting from London Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Central London is around 56 kilometres from London Stansted Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport (STN)
Right now, Rs22,907 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs49,690. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Reykjavik to STN, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport (STN). August is when most people travel to London. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
Book a Reykjavik to STN plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After booking your flight from Reykjavik to London Stansted Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres northwest to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.