Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 25 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is one hour behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the busiest route. When booking your flight, you can choose from nine services a week between BCN and KEF.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BCN to Reykjavik flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Direct Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik tickets are available for booking. Keflavik Airport (KEF) is where you'll disembark.
Choose from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik. Get on board with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from BCN to Reykjavik. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona, BCN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BCN make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Reykjavik
The best price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik flight is ج.م. 3,773. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 9,024. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from BCN to Reykjavik if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest prices across every month and pick up an incredible deal.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Keflavik Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from BCN to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
After your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 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 BCN to Reykjavik flight, unwind at a hotel near RKV. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at RKV can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik. To avoid the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
Book a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BCN to Reykjavik around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Reykjavik, explore our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are essential stops on your Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iceland waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another essential stop in Iceland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.
