The distance between Lyon and Reykjavik is around 2,726km (1,694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon 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 → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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Take the train to Clermont Ferrand then fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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There are several options for getting from Lyon to Reykjavik by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ISK 34,545 ($250) and will take around 6h 5m.
The distance between Lyon and Reykjavik is around 2,726km (1,694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,625km (1,631 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Lyon and Reykjavik by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Reykjavik is to fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx ISK 34,545 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Reykjavik is to fly which will typically cost around ISK 34,545 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) - via Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 4h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Lyon to Reykjavik. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 6h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lyon to Reykjavik typically takes around 4h 55m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) 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 Lyon to Reykjavik is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around ISK 34,545 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 6h 5m | ISK 34,545($250) | hourly | 2,726km (1,694 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 45m | ISK 62,290($450) | every 3 hours | 2,865km (1,780 miles) |
Train to Clermont Ferrand, Fly | 8h 5m | ISK 84,905($610) | every 4 hours | 2,877km (1,788 miles) |
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The following major airports near Reykjavik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.