Question 1

What flights to Iceland should I look at if I want to visit Reynisfjara?

Accepted Answer

Reynisfjara is a popular black-sand beach on the south coast of Iceland. It is best to fly to Keflavik, where you can easily find public transport and rental car services. At 140 mi from Keflavik airport, the beach is about a 3h drive from the airport. It is possible to take a day trip here if you are based in Reykjavik, which is slightly closer.

Question 2

What flights to Iceland should I look at if I want to go to Husavik?

Accepted Answer

Husavik, by Skjalfandi Bay in North Iceland, is a small town that is known as the whale watching capital of Europe. The nearest major airport is Akureyri airport. It is located approximately 92km from central Husavik.

Question 3

What flights to Iceland should I look at if I want to visit Landmannalaugar National Park?

Accepted Answer

Landmannalaugar National Park is in southern Iceland and is one of the most famous attractions in Iceland. It is about 180km away from Reykjavik city centre, so you are best to book flights to Keflavik, transfer to Reykjavik and from there you can travel by Landmannalaugar. Do note that you can only visit from June to around late September when there is no snow, after which the road is closed.

Question 4

Are there direct flights to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights to Iceland from the UK are offered by British Airways, Wizz Air, Icelandair and easyJet. Other airlines usually require a stopover in their home country.

Question 5

What is the recommended airport to fly into to visit Breidavik Beach?

Accepted Answer

An airport close to the famous Breidavik Beach is Akureyri Airport (AEY). Here you can witness one of the most breathtaking beaches in Iceland and do some bird watching at the Latrabjarg bird cliffs. The cliffs are home to one of the largest sea-bird cliffs in Europe, with millions of birds residing there. One such species is the famous puffin, which has become accustomed to humans and their pursuit of beautiful bird photography.

Question 6

What airport should I fly into for visiting Myvatn Lake?

Accepted Answer

Fly into Akureyri Airport if you are keen to visit the breathtaking shallow lake of Myvatn. This lake was formed around 2,300 years ago by a massive basaltic lava eruption. The journey from the airport is only about 1 hour by car and around 2 hours by bus. This is also home to the famous northern lights.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Iceland-IS0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Iceland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Iceland-IS0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Iceland with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Iceland-IS0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Iceland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Iceland-IS0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airlines fly most frequently to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom and Iceland are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Icelandair (49 flights per week), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (33 flights per week), and Air India (26 flights per week).

Question 12

How many airports are there in Iceland?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 airports in Iceland. The busiest airport is Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport (KEF), with 90% of all flights arriving there.

Question 13

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Iceland?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Iceland is Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF), with an average flight price of £496.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Iceland is Thursday when return tickets can be as cheap as £378. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are £421 on average.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £216 on average. Morning departures are around 136% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Iceland is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £722.

Question 16

What is the cheapest flight to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Iceland from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport, at £71 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £71.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland is January, when tickets cost £71 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £182 and £151 respectively.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to Iceland, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How many cities have direct flights to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Iceland from 5 cities. The city with the most direct flights is London, with 145 direct flights each week.

Question 20

How many direct flights to Iceland are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 30 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Iceland every day. Most flights (41%) depart in the afternoon.

Question 21

How many direct flights to Iceland are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 208 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Iceland. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 22

How long is the flight to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Iceland takes 8h 40m, covering a distance of 1044 miles. The shortest route is Edinburgh (EDI) to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) with an average flight time of 2h 25m.

Question 23

How many long-haul flights are there to Iceland each week?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Iceland. Instead, there are 208 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from London.

Question 24

How much is a flight to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

A flight to Iceland costs £393 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £34 for the route Manchester (MAN) to Akureyri (AEY). The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Akureyri which costs £286 on average, and Edinburgh to Reykjavik, which costs £386 on average.

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