Flying from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 2 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik is 1 hour behind Vienna, where Vienna International Airport is located. Reykjavik operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Take your pick of 12 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from VIE to KEF is the 06:10 Wizz Air Malta service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 21:55 with Wizz Air Malta.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from VIE to Reykjavik.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can reserve a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik. Start your trip at VIE and end it at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Take to the skies with Austrian Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik.
You can travel to Iceland for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Austria. But before booking your flight tickets from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
VIE is around 23 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 58 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near VIE. Whether you have an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Reykjavik
ر.ق. 219 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik. Return flights start at ر.ق. 552. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from VIE to Reykjavik by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 49 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 13 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 6 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 23 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near RKV. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from VIE to Reykjavik at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik. July is the busiest month to travel to Reykjavik. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from VIE to Reykjavik around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Vienna International Airport to Reykjavik, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Reykjavik itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Iceland.
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