Travelling from Stockholm to Reykjavik: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik, there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are among Stockholm's main options.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where you'll be landing in Reykjavik.
The average duration of a direct Stockholm to Reykjavik flight is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Stockholm and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to {"defaultCase":"Keflavik International Airport","accusativeCase":"Keflavik International Airport","nominativeCase":"Keflavik International Airport","dativeCase":"Keflavik International Airport"} (KEF) is the most popular route. When looking for your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik, you can choose from ten weekly services between ARN and KEF.
To ensure you make your Stockholm to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Reykjavik
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Flying from Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Set off from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) on a nonstop flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik. From ARN, you can fly straight to Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Top airlines that offer direct Stockholm to Reykjavik plane tickets from ARN include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Stockholm to Reykjavik flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
ARN is about 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Stockholm Arlanda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 73.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Give yourself a moment to stretch your legs during your Stockholm to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is a popular option between Bromma Airport and Reykjavik.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Stockholm to BMA in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Bromma Airport the day before your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik:
Bromma Airport has an on-time performance rate of 57.41%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
You can reserve a ticket from Stockholm to Reykjavik out of Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) with a stopover. Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is a popular connection point.
The journey time to NYO from the centre of Stockholm is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Early flights from Stockholm Skavsta Airport are easier when you stay somewhere nearby. Get a step ahead by checking in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before your Stockholm to Reykjavik flight.
NYO has an on-time performance rate of 80.46%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your plans stay right on track.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal 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 central Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 25 minutes.
Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make collecting a Reykjavik International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at RKV can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from Stockholm to Reykjavik. To skip the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
Book a Stockholm to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Stockholm 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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Reykjavik right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are must-visits when exploring Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
You've seen Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other parts of Iceland. Travel about 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to tick off its leading sights. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another favourite stop in Iceland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
