Flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik is 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is one hour behind Stockholm, where Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the most popular route, with 12 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from ARN to KEF is with SAS at 23:00. Choose the first departure with Icelandair at 12:45 if you want to fly out earlier.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ARN to Reykjavik flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Direct Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik tickets are available for booking. Keflavik Airport (KEF) is where you'll be landing.
Keep your eyes peeled for promotions from Icelandair. This carrier operates direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from ARN to Reykjavik with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
ARN is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ARN:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from ARN arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Reykjavik
ج.م. 4,612 is currently the best price for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik flight. A return plane ticket starts at ج.م. 9,427. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from ARN to Reykjavik, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Landing cheap tickets from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the best prices across the month and bag a sweet deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ARN to Reykjavik by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from ARN to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
After your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Airport (RKV).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 20 minutes or so.
After stepping off your ARN to Reykjavik flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to RKV. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the most popular month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik. To escape the crowds, visit Reykjavik in January.
When booking your Stockholm Arlanda 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 to 15ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from ARN to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Reykjavik, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Harpa and The Northern Light Centre are a couple of big attractions to put on your Reykjavik must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a trip to Akureyri will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience major highlights starting with Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.
