Travelling from Detroit to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Detroit. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Detroit to Reykjavik jetting off from here.
Hop off the plane at Reykjavik's primary gateway, Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Around 5 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Detroit to Reykjavik flight.
Reykjavik is four hours ahead of Detroit and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are six flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Detroit to Reykjavik is with Delta Air Lines at 20:30. Go for the first DTW to KEF departure operated by Icelandair at 19:30 to fit in more activities on your first day in Reykjavik.
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 catch your Detroit to Reykjavik flight.
If you're going away during a peak month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit to Reykjavik
£154 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Detroit to Reykjavik. A return flight starts at £278. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap Detroit to Reykjavik flights by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring great bargains on plane tickets from Detroit to Reykjavik. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Detroit to Reykjavik, you can depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Fly from DTW to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) without making any stops.
Icelandair is a well-known airline that offers direct Detroit to Reykjavik plane tickets leaving from DTW.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Detroit to Reykjavik flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
DTW is around 18 miles from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Detroit to Reykjavik or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 25 miles from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Detroit to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options 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 top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is about 1 mile from central Reykjavik. After your flight from Detroit to Reykjavik, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and be off and running.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at RKV will help you save.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Detroit to Reykjavik. July is the most popular month to travel to Reykjavik. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your Detroit to Reykjavik tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap flights from Detroit to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Detroit to Reykjavik, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are top attractions which should be on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other corners of Iceland. Travel about 3 miles south to Kópavogur to tick off its top attractions. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, roughly 6 miles south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are key highlights.