Travelling from Tenerife to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik. Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are Tenerife's main airports.
Hop off the plane at Reykjavik's chief entry point, Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Tenerife to Reykjavik flight.
Tenerife and Reykjavik are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Tenerife to Reykjavik flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Reykjavik
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Tenerife to Reykjavik flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Flying from Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The journey from central Tenerife to TFN takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Tenerife North Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
75.81% of flights that leave from Tenerife North Airport land at their destination on time.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik out of Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Start your trip at TFS and touch down at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
TFS has a range of airlines that offer direct Tenerife to Reykjavik plane tickets. Hop on board with any of these carriers:
With public transport, you can travel from central Tenerife to TFS in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik? Check in to a hotel near Tenerife South Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Tenerife South Airport has an on-time performance rate of 64.91%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 50 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to KEF if you have a late flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
The centre of Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). As soon as your flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 25 minutes.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at RKV will help you save.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from Tenerife to Reykjavik. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Reykjavik in January.
Lock in a Tenerife to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Tenerife to Reykjavik in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Tenerife to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know 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
Reykjavik is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iceland waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a visit to Kópavogur will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you want to check out another corner of Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are key highlights.