How to find cheap flights to Iceland
Depart from Cape Town when booking your flight to Iceland for the most budget-friendly start to your trip.
Then touch down at Reykjavik Keflavik to get even more value from your fare.
October generally works out to be the cheapest time to visit Iceland.
You can find one-way flights there from R 5,206. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,675.
Open to landing anywhere if it means paying less? Add your departure point, enter 'Iceland' in the 'To' field and find out which cities are the cheapest options.
If you know where you want to travel to, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This will compare flight prices for all nearby arrival airports and could land you big savings.
Take the stress out of fare hunting by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when prices drop.
Around seven months in advance is an ideal time to book your plane ticket. This is a general recommendation aimed at finding the lowest prices.
The best time to go to Iceland
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that fits your budget and itinerary.
August is the busiest time to travel. Go then if you're chasing peak season vibes, not rock bottom fares.
The quietest time to travel is January. Lock in your plane tickets to Iceland then and explore at a more leisurely pace.
Choose the season that matches your travel style, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in Iceland, with maximum average temperatures reaching 9ºC (48ºF).
Time your visit for sometime around December if you prefer to be there when it's cooler. The average lows then are -10ºC (14ºF).
Rain is more frequent in January, while June is generally drier.
Depending on where and when you go, also take into account weather risks like winter storm season and periods of strong winds.
Getting to Iceland
You've got a few arrival options when it's time to book flights to Iceland. Keflavik Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik and Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri are where most flights touch down.
These airlines are the biggest players flying into this destination, based on approximate monthly flight numbers:
Flugfélag Íslands — 1,600
Fly Play — 150
Scandinavian Airlines — 120
London, Paris and Chicago are some of the major hubs used as stopovers on flights to Iceland. Stops differ by route, so it's worth checking the connection details for your departure city.
Places to visit in Iceland
Reykjavik
If you only had time for one place, this city in Greater Reykjavík would be a strong contender. With a population of roughly 120,000, it features more highlights than you can get to in one visit.
Well-known stops include The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Flying into Reykjavik usually means coming through Keflavik Airport (KEF). You'll discover some excellent flight deals to Iceland through this airport.
Ready to choose the perfect place to stay? Browse the full lineup of hotels in Reykjavik.
Akureyri
Take your travels in a new direction by visiting this Norðurland eystra city of around 17,500 people.
Big-name draws include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Land at Akureyri Airport (AEY) and go straight from arrivals to discovering the sights.
After locking in your airfare, you can focus on finding the right stay among the hotels in Akureyri.
Egilsstadir
Home to about 2,000 people in Austurland, this city easily earns its spot among the most interesting places to visit in Iceland.
Well-known sights to squeeze in while you're here include Gálgaklettur, East Iceland Heritage Museum (Minjasafn Austurlands) and Selskogur.
Pick up a deal on where you'll stay by exploring the list of hotels in Egilsstadir.
Good to know
Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, travel plans and length of stay, so check before you go. Airlines and official embassy sites will have the most recent advice on visas or any other documents you may need.
The Icelandic króna (ISK) is the main currency. Paying for things is easy, with credit and debit cards accepted just about everywhere.
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are common in cities large and small, so access is unlikely to be an issue.
Tipping is optional. There's no expectation to tip in Iceland, but a small gesture is welcome if you've had a good experience.
Finding internet access is easy, with high Wi-Fi coverage across most places travellers spend time.
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, which has a population of around 400,000.
This destination operates on one standard time zone of UTC+0.
Iceland is part of the Norther Europe subregion of Europe.
Hoping to time your flight to Iceland with something big? Headline events worth planning around include the Airwaves music festival, the Winter Lights Festival and the Reykjavik Food & Fun Festival.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
With your cheap ticket to Iceland locked in, it's time to plan the rest of your travels. Find incredible prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Iceland. You can also check out car hire options in Iceland and compare offers from top providers in seconds.
