The distance between Aarhus and Reykjavik is around 2,129km (1,323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Aarhus to Reykjavik by plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reykjavik → Aarhus if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Aarhus (AAR) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
Take the train to Vejle St. then fly from Billund (BLL) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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Take the train to Aalborg Lufthavn St. then fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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Take the train to CPH Lufthavn then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Reykjavik by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ISK 19,840 ($145) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 51,190 ($370).
The distance between Aarhus and Reykjavik is around 2,129km (1,323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,961km (1,218 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Aarhus and Reykjavik by plane.
The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Reykjavik is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ISK 51,190 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Reykjavik is to fly which will typically cost around ISK 19,840 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes you can fly from Aarhus and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) - via Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Aarhus to Reykjavik. There is however a flight that goes via Copenhagen (CPH). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Aarhus to Reykjavik typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and and arrive into Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
The closest major airport to Reykjavik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Reykjavik is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ISK 19,840 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 25m | ISK 19,840($145) | every 4 hours | 2,378km (1,478 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 60m | ISK 51,190($370) | hourly | 2,129km (1,323 miles) |
Train to Aalborg Lufthavn St., Fly | 6h 30m | ISK 82,405($595) | hourly | 2,572km (1,598 miles) |
Train to CPH Lufthavn, Fly | 7h 40m | ISK 26,775($195) | hourly | 2,531km (1,573 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, Fly | 8h 60m | ISK 57,990($420) | twice daily | 2,634km (1,637 miles) |
Icelandair
Transavia Holland
Air Cairo
The following major airports near Reykjavik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.