Flying from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport (HFN): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Reykjavik's main airports, Keflavik International Airport (KEF) or Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). Explore your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport (HFN) departing from either of these bases.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Reykjavik to HFN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Travelling from central Reykjavik to KEF takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Keflavik International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% arrive on time at their destination.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
RKV is about 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Reykjavik International Airport the day before your Reykjavik to HFN flight:
Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.1%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
About Hofn Horafjorur Airport (HFN)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near HFN and turn out the lights sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport (HFN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport is ر.ق. 444. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 780. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Reykjavik to HFN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport (HFN)
Work out how you like to travel before deciding when to book your flight from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport (HFN). Hofn Horafjorur buzzes during peak season, but hotel and flight prices are usually higher and major attractions can be crowded. Visit in the off-season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your Reykjavik to HFN flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Hofn Horafjorur, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC to 12ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 4ºC.
More about Hofn Horafjorur
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Hofn Horafjorur Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hofn Horafjorur:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Vatnajokull Glacier, Vesturhorn and Columnar Basalt are essential stops on your Hofn Horafjorur itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Hofn Horafjorur. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 274 kilometres west of Hofn Horafjorur, Selfoss is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience major highlights starting with Landscape Photography Iceland, Hellisskógur and selfoss.
