Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Southampton (the location of Southampton Airport) and Reykjavik follow the same timezone — UTC+0.
To avoid missing your SOU to Reykjavik flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from SOU to Reykjavik with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
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The journey from central Southampton to SOU takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to SOU? If you're boarding an early flight from Southampton Airport to Reykjavik, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
55.7% of flights leaving from Southampton Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Reykjavik
Rs47,040 is currently the best price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Reykjavik flight. A return flight ticket starts at Rs88,072. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from SOU to Reykjavik. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Southampton Airport to Reykjavik ticket.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Southampton Airport to Reykjavik, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from SOU to Reykjavik can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Southampton Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to RKV. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SOU to Reykjavik flight:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and make a speedy getaway.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Before locking in your flights from Southampton Airport to Reykjavik, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Reykjavik offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Southampton Airport to Reykjavik flight ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SOU to Reykjavik in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Southampton Airport to Reykjavik, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are must-do's during your Reykjavik adventure.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iceland waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north-east of Reykjavik, a trip to Akureyri will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Akureyri Art Museum, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House.
Around 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another essential stop in Iceland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn.
