Travelling from Montreal to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Reykjavik departing from here.
Touch down at Reykjavik's major arrival point, Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
The average duration of a direct Montreal to Reykjavik flight is 5 hours.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik four hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you make your Montreal to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Reykjavik
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Reykjavik is R 6,209. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,802. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap Montreal to Reykjavik flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Montreal to Reykjavik is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Montreal to Reykjavik by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find an affordable Montreal to Reykjavik flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Montreal to Reykjavik, you can leave from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Travel from YUL to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in one continuous trip.
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct Montreal to Reykjavik plane tickets from YUL.
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near KEF if you have a late flight from Montreal to Reykjavik. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover 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 boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). As soon as your flight from Montreal to Reykjavik has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
The trip will take about 25 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and be off and running.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at RKV will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
January is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Reykjavik, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Montreal to Reykjavik tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Reykjavik around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Reykjavik right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are major attractions which should be on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another sought-after destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without visiting Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
