How to travel from Copenhagen to Reykjavik, Iceland

The distance between Copenhagen and Reykjavik is around 2,205km (1,370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Reykjavik by plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 22,195($160)
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Ghodawat Aviation

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Vejle St. then fly from Billund (BLL) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 53,270($385)
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Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Reykjavik

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Reykjavik by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ISK 22,195 ($160) and will take around 4h 35m.

The distance between Copenhagen and Reykjavik is around 2,205km (1,370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,106km (1,309 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Copenhagen and Reykjavik by plane.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Reykjavik is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 22,195 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Reykjavik is to fly which will typically cost around ISK 22,195 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and Reykjavik with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 35m.

Ghodawat Aviation, Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair, KLM, Transavia Holland, Swiss Airways and Edelweiss Air fly between Copenhagen and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF). These flights usually take around 3h 35m.

The flight from Copenhagen to Reykjavik typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) 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.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Reykjavik is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 22,195 ($160).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Reykjavik

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Reykjavik

Transport options from Copenhagen to Reykjavik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 35m
ISK 22,195($160)
hourly2,205km (1,370 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 10m
ISK 53,270($385)
hourly2,290km (1,423 miles)

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Airports near Reykjavik

The following major airports near Reykjavik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Reykjavik
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Reykjavik