Travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte. Following the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is five hours ahead of Charlotte.
Leave enough time to make your CLT to Reykjavik flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from CLT to Reykjavik. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Charlotte, CLT can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near CLT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Reykjavik or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of the departures from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Reykjavik
R 6,350 is currently the best price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Reykjavik flight. Return plane tickets start from R 7,708. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from CLT to Reykjavik, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Keflavik Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CLT to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. Once you've disembarked your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Travelling by public transport will take about 20 minutes.
After stepping off your CLT to Reykjavik flight, kick back at a hotel close to RKV. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Reykjavik. August is the most popular month to travel to Reykjavik. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
Book a Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CLT to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Reykjavik, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iceland you should also see. Around 241 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a trip to Akureyri will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are among the biggest draws.