How to travel from Edinburgh to Reykjavik, Iceland

The distance between Edinburgh and Reykjavik is around 1,447km (899 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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 ReykjavikEdinburgh if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 29,270($210)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 38,290($275)
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Multiple operators

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Train to Manchester Airport, Fly

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 24,000($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Reykjavik

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Reykjavik by plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ISK 24,000 ($175) and will take around 7hrs. 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 ISK 29,270 ($210).

The distance between Edinburgh and Reykjavik is around 1,447km (899 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,374km (854 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Edinburgh and Reykjavik by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Reykjavik is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 29,270 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Reykjavik is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ISK 24,000 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Reykjavik with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

easyJet fly between Edinburgh and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Reykjavik typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 Edinburgh to Reykjavik is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 29,270 ($210).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Reykjavik

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Reykjavik

Transport options from Edinburgh to Reykjavik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
ISK 29,270($210)
hourly1,447km (899 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 25m
ISK 38,290($275)
hourly1,490km (926 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly
7hrs
ISK 24,000($175)
every 4 hours2,076km (1,290 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