Limerick to Reykjavík flights
Reykjavík lies 1,485 km (923 mi) north-west of Limerick, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Limerick | Reykjavík | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Iceland |
| Population | 102,287 | 118,918 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+0 (Atlantic/Reykjavik) |
| Nearest large airport | SNN, 21 km out | KEF, 38 km out |
| Postal codes | V94 | 102–162 |
Clocks in Reykjavík are 1 h behind Limerick right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Reykjavík
Crossing from Ireland into Iceland: money changes from the Euro to the Krona (ISK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +354; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Limerick
Limerick is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shannon Airport (SNN), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,495-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cork International Airport (ORK, 92 km), Kerry Airport (KIR, 81 km).
Arriving in Reykjavík
Reykjavík is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 10,056-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV, 2 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keflavik International Airport | KEF | 38 km (24 mi) | 10,056 ft | 171 ft |
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport (regional) | RKV | 2 km (1 mi) | 5,138 ft | 48 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Reykjavík from Limerick?
1,485 km (923 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Limerick.
How long does it take to get from Limerick to Reykjavík by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Limerick and Reykjavík?
Reykjavík is 1 h behind at the moment (Atlantic/Reykjavik against Europe/Dublin).
Which airports are used for Limerick to Reykjavík flights?
Typically Shannon Airport (SNN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF); Reykjavík also has RKV.
What currency do I need in Reykjavík?
The Krona (ISK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.