Flying from Tokyo to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Reykjavik. Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's main airports.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where you'll be arriving in Reykjavik.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is nine hours behind Tokyo.
Leave enough time to make your Tokyo to Reykjavik flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Reykjavik
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Tokyo to Reykjavik flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Tokyo to Reykjavik.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Tokyo to Reykjavik by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Tokyo to Reykjavik flights.
Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for Tokyo to Reykjavik flights leaving from Haneda Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
HND is around 14 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tokyo to Reykjavik or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
73.52% of flights leaving from Haneda Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Split up your Tokyo to Reykjavik flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Narita International Airport and Reykjavik include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
NRT is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take 1 hour or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Tokyo to Reykjavik, kick back in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70.53%.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Tokyo to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Tokyo to Reykjavik, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo 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. Book your Tokyo to Reykjavik ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Reykjavik around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Reykjavik, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are major attractions which should feature on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Iceland waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.