Flying from Bucharest to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Reykjavik taking off from here.
Come in for landing at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), the major arrival point in Reykjavik.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik two hours behind Bucharest.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Bucharest to Reykjavik flight.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Reykjavik
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Bucharest to Reykjavik flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Bucharest to Reykjavik.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Bucharest to Reykjavik by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Bucharest to Reykjavik flights.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for Bucharest to Reykjavik flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 50 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Bucharest to Reykjavik, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Once your flight from Bucharest to Reykjavik has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
You can expect the trip to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Reykjavik. July is the most popular month for a trip to Reykjavik. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your Bucharest to Reykjavik tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Reykjavik around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Reykjavik, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other corners of Iceland. Journey about 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to check off its leading attractions. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are highlights.
