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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Stansted to Reykjavik? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Reykjavik.R 1,094 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from London Stansted on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,094, select.
Reykjavik.R 1,094 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from London Stansted on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,094, select.
Reykjavik.R 1,096 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from London Stansted on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,096, select.
Reykjavik.R 1,097 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from London Stansted on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,097, select.
Reykjavik.R 1,098 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from London Stansted on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,098, select.
Reykjavik.R 1,099 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from London Stansted on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,099, select.
Reykjavik.R 1,124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from London Stansted on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,124, select.
Reykjavik.R 1,463 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Stansted on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,463, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Reykjavik

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Stansted to Reykjavik flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from R 1,889
Jun
from R 1,713
Jul
from R 1,493
Aug
from R 1,463
Sep
from R 1,099
Oct
from R 1,098
Nov
from R 1,094
Dec
from R 1,096
Jan
from R 1,094
Feb
from R 1,124
Mar
from R 1,097
Apr
from R 2,241

Direct flights from London Stansted to Reykjavik

Alternative London Stansted to Reykjavik routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Stansted to Reykjavik? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Reykjavik: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,094
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineFly Play
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from London Stansted to Reykjavik: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Reykjavik: Reykjavik Domestic and Reykjavik Keflavik.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Stansted to Reykjavik is R 2,008. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from London Stansted to Reykjavik.
Fly Play, World Ticket Ltd and Jet2 fly direct from London Stansted to Reykjavik.
As of May 2025, there are 21 flights per week flying from London Stansted to Reykjavik.
The cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Reykjavik is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from London Stansted Airport, the cheapest airport near Reykjavik is Reykjavik Keflavik – which is 37.4 km away from the centre of Reykjavik. We've found flights into this airport from R 2,008.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Stansted Airport to Reykjavik on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Reykjavik but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Reykjavik is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 5°C. July is typically the warmest month in Reykjavik, when it usually averages around 13°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -3°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Fly Play offers the cheapest flight tickets to Reykjavik.

Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Reykjavik: what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Reykjavik.

  • Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London (the location of Stansted Airport).

  • The most popular route is from Stansted Airport (STN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). You can select from seven weekly services between these two airports. Jet2 offers a 07:15 departure between STN and KEF.

  • To avoid missing your STN to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • Direct Stansted Airport to Reykjavik tickets are available for booking. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where you'll be landing.

  • Fly Play is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to Reykjavik.

  • We make it easy to book flight tickets from STN to Reykjavik with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

  • The journey from central London to STN takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to STN:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Stansted Airport, 64.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Reykjavik

  • R 1,094 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Reykjavik flight. A return ticket right now is R 2,008. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap flights from STN to Reykjavik, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.

  • May is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Stansted Airport to Reykjavik tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from STN to Reykjavik is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a new discount appears.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Stansted Airport to Reykjavik with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Reykjavik

Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to the centre of Reykjavik takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Stansted Airport to Reykjavik. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:

  • Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from STN to Reykjavik can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)

  • Central Reykjavik is located around 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). After your flight from Stansted Airport to Reykjavik has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 5 minutes.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near RKV. Here are a few options where you can check in after your STN to Reykjavik flight:

  • Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make picking up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Snap up a deal by booking your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Reykjavik

  • Travel to Reykjavik during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Stansted Airport to Reykjavik in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your Stansted Airport to Reykjavik flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).

More about Reykjavik

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Stansted Airport to Reykjavik:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are top attractions which should feature on every Reykjavik itinerary.

Explore more of Iceland

  • You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other parts of Iceland. Travel about 241 kilometres north-east to Akureyri to tick off its must-visit sights. From Akureyri Art Museum to Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn are highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from London to Reykjavik

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