Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Edinburgh (the location of Edinburgh Airport) and Reykjavik are in the same timezone — UTC+0.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the busiest route. When searching for your flight, you can pick from six services each week between EDI and KEF.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your EDI to Reykjavik flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Start your journey at EDI and fly straight to Keflavik Airport (KEF). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik tickets.
You'll have your choice of airlines that operate direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik. Book your ticket with one of these:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from EDI to Reykjavik, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
EDI is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Reykjavik
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik flight is R 871. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,809. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flights from EDI to Reykjavik, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to Reykjavik by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find a cheap flight from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Reserving your ride from Keflavik Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Reykjavik can help you secure the lowest rate.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is around 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. Following your flight from Edinburgh 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 around 20 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near RKV. Unwind and get cosy after your EDI to Reykjavik flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at RKV can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Reykjavik in January.
Before booking a Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Reykjavik right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik:
Harpa and The Northern Light Centre are a couple of major attractions to add to your Reykjavik travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen Reykjavik. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If there's time to check out another side of Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, about 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are key reasons to visit.