Travelling from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Reykjavik. Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) jetting off from here.
The average length of a direct Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport flight is 6 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Pittsburgh is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Reykjavik. Pittsburgh International Airport is located in Pittsburgh.
You can pick from 2 direct flights every week between Keflavik Airport (KEF) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). This is the most popular route, with Icelandair offering a 4:55pm departure from KEF to PIT.
To ensure you catch your flight from Reykjavik to PIT, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
You can jump on a direct flight from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) departing from Keflavik Airport (KEF).
Icelandair is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport departing from KEF.
Flugfélag Íslands is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from KEF to PIT.
Flugfélag Íslands leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 100.0% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Reykjavik to PIT with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Keflavik Airport (KEF), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between KEF and PIT include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Travelling from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Keflavik Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving Keflavik Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Reykjavik to RKV in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kms (1 mile) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Reykjavik Airport the day before your Reykjavik to PIT flight:
Reykjavik Airport has a track record for punctuality. 81% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Consider staying in a hotel near PIT if you're catching a late flight from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Pittsburgh. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport is £345. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £451. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Reykjavik to PIT, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Reykjavik to PIT.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Visit Pittsburgh in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Reykjavik to PIT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 6ºC.
More about Pittsburgh
Start your Pittsburgh trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Pittsburgh trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Pittsburgh, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 241 kms (150 miles) west to Columbus to tick off its leading attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider Cleveland, roughly 161 kms (100 miles) northwest of Pittsburgh. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History are key highlights.
