Flying from Dubai to Reykjavik: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to Reykjavik.
Hop off the plane at Reykjavik's chief entry point, Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF).
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai.
To ensure you get on your Dubai to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Reykjavik
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Dubai to Reykjavik flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Dubai to Reykjavik.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Dubai to Reykjavik.
Lock in a cheap Dubai to Reykjavik flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it easy to book a Dubai to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
DXB is about 5 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Reykjavik? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Dubai to Reykjavik? Check in to a hotel near Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 64%.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The distance from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Dubai to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and chase adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport around four weeks ahead of your Dubai to Reykjavik flight.
Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
As soon as your flight from Dubai to Reykjavik has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 20 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near RKV. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Dubai to Reykjavik:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long taxi lines. Pick up a Reykjavik Domestic Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, RAS Car Rental and Hertz.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Dubai to Reykjavik. August is the busiest month to travel to Reykjavik. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book a Dubai to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap flights from Dubai to Reykjavik around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Reykjavik, browse our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Centre, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre and Sun Voyager are essential stops on your Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Iceland waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Heidmork Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
If you want to check out another major stop in Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell are highlights.
