Flights to Reykjavík
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,056 ft, KEF can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 171 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Reykjavík
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík to Dublin | Ireland | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Reykjavík to Glasgow | United Kingdom | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Reykjavík to Edinburgh | United Kingdom | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Reykjavík to Belfast | United Kingdom | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Reykjavík to Bergen | Norway | 1,456 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Reykjavík to Aberdeen | United Kingdom | 1,321 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Reykjavík to Dundee | United Kingdom | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Reykjavík to Limerick | Ireland | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Reykjavík to Douglas | Isle of Man | 1,480 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Reykjavík to Nuuk | Greenland | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Reykjavík to Tórshavn | Faroe Islands | 795 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Reykjavík to Moscow | Russia | 3,306 km (2,054 mi) | about 4 h 59 min |
| Reykjavík to London | United Kingdom | 1,887 km (1,173 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| Reykjavík to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,682 km (1,666 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
| Reykjavík to Berlin | Germany | 2,385 km (1,482 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
| Reykjavík to Hamburg | Germany | 2,145 km (1,333 mi) | about 3 h 30 min |
| Reykjavík to Minsk | Belarus | 2,958 km (1,838 mi) | about 4 h 33 min |
| Reykjavík to Warsaw | Poland | 2,769 km (1,721 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Reykjavík to Novosibirsk | Russia | 5,301 km (3,294 mi) | about 7 h 33 min |
| Reykjavík to Shanghai | China | 8,938 km (5,554 mi) | about 12 h 13 min |
| Reykjavík to Chongqing | China | 8,673 km (5,389 mi) | about 11 h 52 min |
| Reykjavík to Chengdu | China | 8,473 km (5,265 mi) | about 11 h 37 min |
| Reykjavík to Beijing | China | 7,882 km (4,898 mi) | about 10 h 51 min |
| Reykjavík to Guangzhou | China | 9,569 km (5,946 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| Reykjavík to Shenzhen | China | 9,655 km (5,999 mi) | about 13 h 8 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Reykjavík?
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the closest large airport at 38 km (24 mi). The others, RKV, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KEF from Reykjavík city centre?
38 km (24 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Reykjavík on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.