Travelling from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Reykjavik is two hours 30 minutes ahead of St John's, where St. John's International Airport is located. Reykjavik follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your YYT to Reykjavik flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
The journey from central St John's to YYT takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near YYT? If you're catching an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of St. John's International Airport, data shows 62.67% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Reykjavik
$635 is currently the lowest price for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Reykjavik flight. A return plane ticket starts at $851. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from YYT to Reykjavik, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near KEF if you have a late flight from St. John's International Airport to Reykjavik. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from YYT to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
The centre of Reykjavik is located around 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). After your flight from St. John's International Airport to Reykjavik has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 25 minutes or so.
There are some great places to drop your things at near RKV. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your YYT to Reykjavik flight at one of these well-located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Visit Reykjavik during peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from St. John's International Airport to Reykjavik in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
When booking your St. John's International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYT to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from St. John's International Airport to Reykjavik, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Perlan and Hallgrimskirkja silhouette are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Reykjavik itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Iceland.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Reykjavik. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Akureyri Art Museum, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House.
Vestmannaeyjar is another sought-after destination in Iceland and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without dropping by Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn.
