Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours 45 minutes.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. Following the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is four hours ahead of Durham.
The busiest route is from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Take your pick of six weekly services between these two airports. Icelandair offers a 19:30 departure between RDU and KEF.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RDU to Reykjavik flight.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
You can book a direct Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik ticket. Start your journey at RDU and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Icelandair is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from RDU to Reykjavik with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Durham, RDU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RDU arrive on schedule 80.09% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Reykjavik
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik flight is ج.م. 12,379. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 19,757. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from RDU to Reykjavik by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from RDU to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Central Reykjavik is located around 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). Once your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 5 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Following your RDU to Reykjavik flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to RKV. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at RKV will help you save.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik. The city buzzes during peak season, but rates are typically higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Reykjavik in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik flight ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from RDU to Reykjavik around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Reykjavik right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Reykjavik. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Akureyri Art Museum, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House.
Around 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another essential stop in Iceland. Start your sightseeing at Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn.