Travelling from Stockholm to Reykjavik: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik. Check out your options for jetting out of Stockholm from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Come in for landing at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), the chief entry point to Reykjavik.
3 hours 19 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is 1 hour behind Stockholm.
The busiest route for flights from Stockholm to Reykjavik is from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Choose from 46 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going first thing, the earliest flight from ARN to KEF is the 12:50 Icelandair service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 22:35 with Icelandair.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you have a passport from Sweden and are travelling to Iceland for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the length of your trip and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik.
Flying from Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
You can get a direct flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik departing from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Begin your trip at ARN and touch down at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Icelandair is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Stockholm to Reykjavik departing from ARN.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Travelling from central Stockholm to ARN takes approximately 39 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 25 miles in 37 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Reykjavik:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
You can get to BMA from central Stockholm in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 53 minutes to travel the 6 miles or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik, kick back in one of these hotels near Bromma Airport:
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is around 30 miles from central Reykjavik. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 49 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 13 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
After your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 6 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is approximately 1 mile from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 23 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to RKV. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik:
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Reykjavik
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Reykjavik is £56. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £129. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from Stockholm to Reykjavik by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Stockholm to Reykjavik. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stockholm to Reykjavik.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the busiest month for flights from Stockholm to Reykjavik. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Reykjavik in February.
Schedule your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik for July if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Reykjavik right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
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