Travelling from Vancouver to Reykjavik: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Reykjavik. Check out your options for jetting out of Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Touch down at Reykjavik's chief entry point, Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
The average time for a direct Vancouver to Reykjavik flight is 7 hours 20 minutes.
Reykjavik is seven hours ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Vancouver to Reykjavik is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). There are four weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to KEF is the 14:35 Icelandair option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:15 with Icelandair.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Vancouver to Reykjavik flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Reykjavik
To score cheap Vancouver to Reykjavik flights, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Vancouver to Reykjavik is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can get a direct flight from Vancouver to Reykjavik taking off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Start your trip at YVR and end it at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Secure your Vancouver to Reykjavik plane tickets with Icelandair. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from YVR.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Reykjavik or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Reykjavik flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land within the expected time frame. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
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 will take around 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to KEF if you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Reykjavik. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Following your flight from Vancouver to Reykjavik, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 25 minutes or so.
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
January is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Reykjavik, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Vancouver to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Reykjavik:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Reykjavik must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Iceland.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, top sights here include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another well-known destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without experiencing Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
