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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Iceland

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Iceland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Iceland?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to Iceland from the United Kingdom found in the last 5 days was to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport, at $129 round-trip. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $129.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland is March, when tickets cost $24 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $588 and $447 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $473 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Iceland is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $666.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Iceland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to Iceland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Iceland?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Iceland is Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF), with an average flight price of $521.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$148
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 36% lower on average.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik

Flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from the United Kingdom to Iceland 
Verified travelerFlew with Icelandair
LGW
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KEF
Feb 2025
Pack snacks. Expensive restaurants and no in flight food unless ordered.
JonFlew with Icelandair
LGW
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KEF
Jun 2024
Understanding the transit system. Something we had not done. So we took a cab that sat in a lot of traffic and cost us a lot of time and money when we could have taken the tube for very little cost and half time time

FAQs for booking flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland

  • What flights to Iceland should I look at if I want to visit Reynisfjara?

    Reynisfjara is a popular black-sand beach on the south coast of Iceland. It is best to fly to Keflavik, where you can easily find public transport and rental car services. At 140 mi from Keflavik airport, the beach is about a 3h drive from the airport. It is possible to take a day trip here if you are based in Reykjavik, which is slightly closer.

  • What flights to Iceland should I look at if I want to go to Husavik?

    Husavik, by Skjalfandi Bay in North Iceland, is a small town that is known as the whale watching capital of Europe. The nearest major airport is Akureyri airport. It is located approximately 92km from central Husavik.

  • What flights to Iceland should I look at if I want to visit Landmannalaugar National Park?

    Landmannalaugar National Park is in southern Iceland and is one of the most famous attractions in Iceland. It is about 180km away from Reykjavik city centre, so you are best to book flights to Keflavik, transfer to Reykjavik and from there you can travel by Landmannalaugar. Do note that you can only visit from June to around late September when there is no snow, after which the road is closed.

  • Are there direct flights to Iceland?

    Direct flights to Iceland from the UK are offered by British Airways, Wizz Air, Icelandair and easyJet. Other airlines usually require a stopover in their home country.

  • What is the recommended airport to fly into to visit Breidavik Beach?

    An airport close to the famous Breidavik Beach is Akureyri Airport (AEY). Here you can witness one of the most breathtaking beaches in Iceland and do some bird watching at the Latrabjarg bird cliffs. The cliffs are home to one of the largest sea-bird cliffs in Europe, with millions of birds residing there. One such species is the famous puffin, which has become accustomed to humans and their pursuit of beautiful bird photography.

  • What airport should I fly into for visiting Myvatn Lake?

    Fly into Akureyri Airport if you are keen to visit the breathtaking shallow lake of Myvatn. This lake was formed around 2,300 years ago by a massive basaltic lava eruption. The journey from the airport is only about 1 hour by car and around 2 hours by bus. This is also home to the famous northern lights.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Iceland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Iceland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Iceland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Iceland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Iceland?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Iceland is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $519. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $584 on average.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of the United Kingdom

  • Almost all international flights to Iceland arrive at Keflavik Airport (KEF), Iceland’s largest international airport. Three other smaller airports – Egilsstadir (EGS), Akureyri (AEY) and Reykjavik (RKV) – service some international flights too.
  • Both Keflavik and Reykjavik airports serve the Reykjavik region. Keflavik is about 50min away by car from the city centre of Reykjavik, while Reykjavik airport is in Vatnsmyri, which is nearer to Reykjavik city centre. Keflavik airport is a major hub in the North Atlantic and receives flights from all over the world, including budget carriers such as easyJet. Reykjavik airport does not receive any direct flights from the United Kingdom, however it may be useful for travelling to other parts of the island.
  • Akureyri airport is in North Iceland and is a fantastic entry point to the Artic North. Akureyri airport also offers flights to other parts of Iceland, such as Reykjavik, Grimsey Island, Thorshofn and Vopnafjordur. You are unlikely to find direct flights here from the United Kingdom, so expect a stopover in Reykjavik.
  • Egilsstadir airport acts as an alternative airport for Keflavik airport. It is in the Egilsstaðanes peninsula on the banks of Lagarfljot lake, between the town of Fellabaer and Egilsstadir. Flying to this airport puts you in the centre of East Iceland, and the airport is only approx. 1-1.5h drive from major towns and cities.
  • As a British citizen, you do not need a visa for short stays in Iceland. Your passport just needs to be valid for your entire stay in the country. It may be worthwhile checking the government website for up-to-date information on travel to Iceland and within the Schengen zone.
  • Iceland is mainly a cashless society and debit and credit cards are used widely. You can also withdraw Icelandic Kronur through banks and ATMs if you want to avoid foreign currency charges on your bank card.
  • When searching to find cheap flights to Iceland, keep in mind that this is a popular ski and snowboard destination and that it is possible for you to carry your own sporting equipment on popular airlines like RyanAir, EasyJet and more. Taking your own ski equipment can help you save on hire costs.
  • If you have booked a visit to the famous Blue Lagoon in Iceland, you would be wise to fly into the main Keflavik Airport (KEF). This airport is only about 20min from the lagoon, and you can easily drive yourself there.
  • If you want to find cheap flights to Iceland and are travelling further afield to Sorvagur on the Faroe Islands, then it would be wise to fly into Sorvagur Vagar Airport (FAE). This is the only airport on the island and is about a 2min drive from the main village, ensuring an easy journey.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from the United Kingdom to Iceland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Iceland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.0
IcelandairOverall score based on 702 reviews
6.2Food
8.0Crew
7.2Boarding
6.9Comfort
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Damage May baggage and I report the airport agant and they see it

6.0 GoodAbdirashid, Jul 2026
MSP - KEF
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Damage May baggage and I report the airport agant and they see it

The food service is confusing. It was not immediately apparent which beverages were complimentary, if any.

1. No food on a 8 hr flight is a travesty! The fare was not that low. 2. The entertainment was pretty bad and you had to buy headphones!!! 3. Only 2 toilets for the whole Economy section!!

Was a bit surprised that Icelandair flies a domestically configured 757s on long-haul flights to Iceland (no lie-flat seats in business class).

If there was a disclaimer regarding food service or lack thereof, l missed it. If l had known l would have prepared better. Same with transferring at Reykjavik. No information about disembarking via stairs into rain, slush and puddles deep enough to swallow a foot. After being treated to haute cuisine restaurants and warm inviting environment during the flight, the airport is, let’s be kind, disappointing. Plane was comfortable, Airbus, staff were welcoming enough. I would likely try the route again. Maybe have a night and day in Iceland. Maybe not.

For an economy lite experience, it's by far the best I've had. New planes, clean, great destinations. Very happy to have discovered Iceland Air.

Smooth efficient airline. Think they should have their own bag drop as the queue took 30mins to bmscan and drop

Well! They got me as far as Iceland, let me wait around at the airport since my next flight had either left or canceled, finally gave me my luggage, and sent me to wait quite some time with seven other people for a ride to a hotel. At the hotel we got a chef's salad, a nice room for the night which unfortunately had feather pillows and duvet (allergies), a really great and spectacular buffet for breakfast (small but stunning), taxis back to the airport for the 9:30 Delta flight back to Minneapolis. The Delta flight has free food and liquor included which Icelandair does not. All in all, it falls far short of my worst ever United flight to SGN. Icelandair did change my reservation after my roommate tested positive for COVID and we canceled our plans to travel around Iceland, but the charges were fairly hefty. I had trouble contact Kayak's agents to discuss changing my reservations and finally contacted Icelandair who changed them. (I used their contact form and put in several requests for call backs.) Of course, they called just after I made the change with Icelandair.

did internet check in but still had to get checked in at the counter and this was not the first time. Bummer!

Paying $75 for my bag is disgusting. Got off ground late so I missed my connections. Kept us waiting for passengers in the cold. Will not use them again.

There was no useful information given regarding the flight back to the UK from Tenerife. This despite the week publicised problems around the EES system and the delays caused to boarding. This aspect of the customer experience could have been much better.

Fast boarding, smooth takeoff and landing. plenty of space in seats. Excellent air-conditioning on a hot day. Perfect experience

Whole way through - far more professional and slick than I expected

Sitting on the last row in between the aisle and a massive person, all people going to the bathroom bumped into me including the flight attendants.

The best budget airline in Europe. Flight was on time, crew friendly and worked hard during flight and were able to meet our needs. Only downside (not the airline's fault), there were no rear steps.

It was transportation nothing more. I will give a positive rating over Ryanair. We missed our Ryanair flight the night before and received rude and unconcerned treatment from the Ryanair customer service. It was late. We were very tired and stressed after doing our best to get to the airport. The so called customer service ladies were completely unconcerned from the start. Aside from that, the flight to London seemed to be their opportunity for advertising. No time to relax as attendants were constantly in the aisle selling. I will never fly Ryanair again!!

Boarding could be better. To get through your gate but to be stood in a corridor for 20 minutes is not great.

Would not advise EasyJet for a 5 hour flight…small plane and hence a lot of turbulence. No inflight entertainment so struggle to pass time in cramped seats. We also fell victim to extra charge for our cabin bags, although bag dimensions were ok, but the handle was rigid and slightly fell outside their testing cage!!….never again will we fly with this airline and be party to their scams for making money!

The food and so are to expensive and old . Crew whas not very friendly . Apparently some other passenger can just Push through the waiting people to board while almost punching me and a father with a child down the stairs. Its always something with easy jet . The seats of row 26 where lose . And for a guy of my size there is absolutely no leg room at all .

Seats, WC,sizes for today's generation adults, and if technical problems arise a complimentary coffee, water nice for waiting one hours, the rest is perfect (pilot and cabin crew)

I was sent an email that said my card payment was not verified. When I spoke to an agent , he said my card was not verified and the flight I thought I had to booked was no longer available so I booked another flight on another airline(United). Later I got flight updates , etc., concerning my supposed first flight. So if I was charged for this flight on British Airways/American airlines, I need a refund.

The crew made it a great flight. They were friendly and attentive. They made me want to fly British Airways again.

BA has not been handling priority luggage with any special priority. This time our luggage was distinctly very slow to arrive, well after the first half of items to arrive. Business class flights cost a lot and it would be nice to have that reflected in the speed of baggage handling! (I note that this has worsened in our long experience of BA.) On a different note, we spent 2.5 hours on the plane after landing because of an airport mishap at Boston Logan. The pilot provided reasonably frequent update but more could have been done to ensure passenger comfort, such as more beverage and maybe snack services.

I purchased premier economy seats but I was seated one row off and was sitting in economy my bottle of water and cookie did not compare to the menus handed OP it in premier.

I understand and don't want food on a short trip, but tea and coffe (at least 1 cup) should be free. Nevertheless there was water available and the crew was nice.

Food is horrible. Flight was good and the staff were mostly men.

Delayed suitcase - terrible service to get my suitcase next day, I was informed it would arrive today in the afternoon (Jun/28). Now, I was informed I may or may not receive it until 3 am (Jun/29).

Seats were comfortable, but boarding was the worst I've ever seen. Way too much walking to get onboard as we had to go up & down steps several & then bus took us halfway around the airport for boarding & had to board outside after a very long bus rood.

I will never want to book with these people. They are arrogant and rude. Food was really really bad, crew was even worst

The plane was so old, it needs to be retired! The windows were rattling we paid for premier economy and there was no footrest. Video console was so old, barely had any games for kids. Video console is very slow to react. The gaming console was broken. The foldable food table was sticky and the air hostess had a rough time opening it and closing it for us!!

The ticket you issued was an hour after when the real flight was

I didn’t get a chance to experience anything because the 3rd party company that receives payment did a really bad job. After I received confirmation number I went to bed then I tried to check in my confirmation number did not work then I received a massage that my payment did not go through I called the company to rectify the problem and I was told that confirmation the whole thing was cancelled and that they couldn’t do anything about it and hang up the phone. So I decided to purchase a new ticket from another airline. I will never use kayak again and I’ll make sure all the people in my circle doesn’t deal with you guys.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Iceland

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