Travelling from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is two hours behind Tel Aviv.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your TLV to Reykjavik flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Travelling from central Tel Aviv to TLV takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near TLV. Whether you have an early flight from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Reykjavik or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
78% of flights that depart Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Reykjavik
R 2,151 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Reykjavik flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 4,650. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from TLV to Reykjavik. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Landing cheap tickets from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Reykjavik is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the best prices across the month and score an epic deal.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport 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 soon after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Keflavik Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from TLV to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've disembarked your flight from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near RKV. Kick back and get cosy after your TLV to Reykjavik flight at any of these well-located options:
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at RKV will help you save.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Reykjavik. To avoid the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from TLV to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Reykjavik, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Iceland waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another favourite stop in Iceland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.