Iceland
Getting the group to Reykjavik: almost nobody flies direct
Reykjavik is a different kind of destination from the rest of this list: the city itself is small and can be covered on foot in a couple of hours, but the real reason for the trip is usually what's around it — the Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon, waterfalls, glaciers and, depending on the season, the Northern Lights or the midnight sun.
Keflavík Airport is quite far from the city, about 45 minutes by shuttle bus (Flybus or similar operators); there's no train, so that journey always needs factoring into the group's arrival plan.
Iceland is an expensive country overall — food, accommodation and activities — so it's worth building that into the budget from the start, as with the other Nordic destinations on this list.
The weather changes fast and is hard to predict at any time of year, so layered clothing is more a necessity than a suggestion, even in the summer months.
Why Reykjavik works for a spread-out group
As a destination with less flight frequency than the major European capitals, lining up the group's arrivals can mean checking several dates and times before finding the best fit, but once everyone's in Reykjavik the long transfer from the airport evens out everyone's timing quite a bit.
Joivia compares every traveller's flights at once and scores each combination on two things: the group's total price and how grouped the arrivals are, so nobody burns hours waiting alone at the terminal.
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How much it costs to fly to Reykjavik from each city
Per-person, one-way prices for the cheapest flight we've seen on each route; data updated on 23/08/2026. These are indicative and change constantly: always confirm the final price on the provider's website.
Is there a direct flight to Reykjavik?
Of the 245 flights to Reykjavik we've seen in the last 10 days, around 5% are direct.
Which airlines fly to Reykjavik
- SAS
- Iberia
- Lufthansa
- KLM
- Norwegian
- Vueling
Which cities have a direct flight, and how long it takes
- Alicante (ALC) 1.0 direct/day · takes 4 h 45 min
When there's a layover, where is it usually?
The most common layover we've seen is Oslo.
What time flights land in Reykjavik
Based on the direct flights we've seen on each route, here's roughly how arrival times spread out depending on where each person flies from:
- Alicante (ALC) 1.0 direct/day · arrive between 20:35 and 04:35 (+1)
Window between the earliest and latest of every ten flights, based on direct flights seen recently: not a fixed schedule, just what usually happens.
Where to meet after landing at the Reykjavik airport
The shuttle bus from Keflavík stops at several points in central Reykjavik, so the most practical option is to meet straight at the accommodation rather than waiting at the airport: it's a long journey and not worth waiting there with luggage.
Which countries have a direct flight to Reykjavik
The UK, Germany and the Nordic countries have the most frequent connections to Reykjavik; from Spain and Italy the offer is tighter, with fewer direct flights, especially outside the busiest tourist months.
Before you go to Reykjavik
- Bring layered, waterproof clothing no matter what: the weather changes fast and often has little to do with the previous day's forecast.
- If the plan includes the Golden Circle or the Blue Lagoon, look into organised tours or car rental before arriving: these aren't places reached by city transport.
- The Northern Lights are only visible in the darkest months (autumn-winter); the midnight sun, by contrast, is strictly a summer thing.
- Iceland is an expensive country; eating out often with a large group hits the budget noticeably harder than in other destinations on this list.
Frequently asked questions about going to Reykjavik as a group
How do you get from Keflavík airport to Reykjavik?
By shuttle bus, a journey of about 45 minutes; there's no train, so it's worth factoring that time into the group's arrival plan.
Do you need a car to see the Golden Circle or the Blue Lagoon?
Not necessarily: there are organised bus tours from Reykjavik, though a rental car gives more scheduling freedom if the group prefers it.
When can you see the Northern Lights in Reykjavik?
In the darkest months, roughly autumn to early spring; in summer, with very short nights, they're not visible.
How long is the flight from Alicante to Reykjavik?
The direct flights we've seen average about 4 h 45 min.
Which airlines fly to Reykjavik?
Among the flights we've seen, SAS, Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM and Norwegian operate the most.
Is there a direct flight to Reykjavik?
Not many: around 5% of the flights we see are direct.