Flying from Mexico City to Reykjavik: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik.
Disembark at Reykjavik's major arrival point, Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you don't miss your Mexico City to Reykjavik flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Reykjavik
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Mexico City to Reykjavik flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Reykjavik is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a sweet deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Mexico City to Reykjavik by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find an affordable Mexico City to Reykjavik flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a cinch to find a Mexico City to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik is so much simpler when you stay near Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Consider checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
68% of flights out of Felipe Ángeles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes about 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik. Book one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr to explore Reykjavik and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
After your flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make collecting a Reykjavik International Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
January is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Reykjavik, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your Mexico City to Reykjavik ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Reykjavik, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Iceland you'll want to see. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a visit to Kópavogur will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are highlights.
