How to travel from London to Reykjavik, Iceland
The distance between London and Reykjavik is around 1,961km (1,219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from London 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 → London if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costISK 36,070($260)
Icelandair
+ 3 othersTrain and Plane
Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costISK 45,225($325)
Multiple operators
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, Fly
Take the train to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costISK 18,175($130)
Multiple operators
Fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF)
Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costISK 25,665($185)
Ghodawat Aviation
Fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF)
Fly from London City (LCY) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical costISK 40,925($295)
+ 7 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Reykjavik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from London to Reykjavik by plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ISK 18,175 ($130) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 36,070 ($260).
The distance between London and Reykjavik is around 1,961km (1,219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,890km (1,174 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from London and Reykjavik by plane.
The quickest way to get from London to Reykjavik is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ISK 36,070 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Reykjavik is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ISK 18,175 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from London and Reykjavik. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between London and Reykjavik with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.
Icelandair, British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa and Ghodawat Aviation fly between London and Reykjavik. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.
The flight from London to Reykjavik typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 London to Reykjavik is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ISK 36,070 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween London and Reykjavik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 15m | ISK 36,070($260) | hourly | 1,970km (1,224 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | ISK 45,225($325) | hourly | 2,030km (1,261 miles) |
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, Fly | 4h 35m | ISK 18,175($130) | hourly | 1,961km (1,219 miles) |
Fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) | 4h 45m | ISK 25,665($185) | hourly | 1,996km (1,240 miles) |
Fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) | 5h 35m | ISK 40,925($295) | hourly | 2,434km (1,513 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between London and Reykjavik
Airlines
Icelandair
Train operators
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Reykjavik
The following major airports near Reykjavik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Reykjavik
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
- Distance
- 220km (137 miles) from Reykjavik