Flying from Reykjavik to Atlanta: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Atlanta taking off from here.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the primary point of entry to Atlanta.
Atlanta is four hours behind Reykjavik and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Reykjavik to Atlanta flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Atlanta
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap Reykjavik to Atlanta flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Reykjavik to Atlanta.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Reykjavik to Atlanta flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Reykjavik to Atlanta flights leaving from Keflavik International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kms (25 miles) in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Keflavik International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Reykjavik to Atlanta or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of the flights that depart from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from the centre of Atlanta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Reykjavik to Atlanta. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Pick up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car and explore Atlanta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Reykjavik to Atlanta flight.
The street address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the busiest month for flights from Reykjavik to Atlanta. To avoid the crowds, go to Atlanta in February.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Reykjavik to Atlanta ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Reykjavik to Atlanta in January when temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Atlanta
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Atlanta, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Atlanta:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are must-do's during your Atlanta adventure.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Atlanta. Around 290 miles to the south-east, its top attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Charlotte is another standout destination in United States and is around 230 miles north-east of Atlanta. No journey is complete without visiting NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
