Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 36 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik.
Dublin (the location of Dublin Airport) and Reykjavik are in the same timezone — UTC+0.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the most traveled route, with 14 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from DUB to KEF is with Icelandair at 14:50. Go for the first departure with Fly Play at 11:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from DUB to Reykjavik.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can reserve a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik. Begin your trip at DUB and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Icelandair is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from DUB to Reykjavik. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You can visit Iceland for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Ireland. But before booking your cheap tickets from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Dublin, DUB can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 9 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DUB? If you're catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reykjavik
R 1,227 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,948. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap tickets from DUB to Reykjavik, book your trip 3 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near KEF if you're taking a late flight from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
As soon as your flight from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 6 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 23 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near RKV. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from DUB to Reykjavik at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Reykjavik, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Book your flights from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from DUB to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Dublin Airport to Reykjavik:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
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