Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast (the location of George Best Belfast City Airport).
Allow plenty of time to catch your BHD to Reykjavik flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from BHD to Reykjavik with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The journey from central Belfast to BHD takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 3 miles in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BHD:
When it comes to George Best Belfast City Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.3% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Reykjavik
£52 is currently the best price for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik flight. A return plane ticket starts at £142. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BHD to Reykjavik. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Landing cheap tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares throughout the month and bag an epic deal.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 30 miles. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to KEF if you're coming in on a late flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and chase adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before your flight from BHD to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is around 1 mile from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near RKV. Here are a few options where you can check in after your BHD to Reykjavik flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Score the best price by booking your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are often higher and top attractions can be busy. Visit Reykjavik in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a George Best Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHD to Reykjavik in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iceland waiting to be discovered. About 150 miles north-east of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Akureyri Art Museum, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House.
If you're ready to explore another side of Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, about 75 miles south-east of Reykjavik. Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn are key reasons to visit.