How to travel from Reykjavik to London, United Kingdom
The distance between Reykjavik and London is around 1,962km (1,219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Reykjavik to London 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 London → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to London Heathrow (LHR).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost£220($260)
+ 5 othersPlane and Train
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Victoria.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Fly to London Stansted (STN)
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to London Stansted (STN).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost£155($185)
Ghodawat Aviation
+ 1 othersFly to London City (LCY)
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to London City (LCY).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time4h 55m
- Typical cost£415($495)
+ 7 othersFly to Birmingham (BHX), Train
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to London Euston.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and London
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to London by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).
The distance between Reykjavik and London is around 1,962km (1,219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,890km (1,174 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Reykjavik and London by plane.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to London is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and London is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Reykjavik and London. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Reykjavik and London with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
British Airways, Icelandair, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Swiss Airways, Ghodawat Aviation and Jet2.com fly between Reykjavik and London. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Reykjavik to London typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Reykjavik to London is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £220 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and London
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 45m | £220($260) | hourly | 1,969km (1,224 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £150($175) | hourly | 2,029km (1,261 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train | 4hrs | £120($140) | hourly | 1,962km (1,219 miles) |
Fly to London Stansted (STN) | 4h 25m | £155($185) | hourly | 1,995km (1,240 miles) |
Fly to London City (LCY) | 5h 45m | £415($495) | hourly | 3,081km (1,914 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 40m | £250($295) | hourly | 1,975km (1,227 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Reykjavik and London
Airlines
Icelandair
Edelweiss Air
Train operators
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Airports near London
The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from London
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from London
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from London