Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Reykjavik?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Edinburgh and Reykjavik takes around 2.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Edinburgh and Reykjavik?

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The flight distance between Edinburgh and Reykjavik is 1386 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Reykjavik?

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Several carriers operate flights between Edinburgh and Reykjavik. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include easyJet.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Rome, Barcelona, Budapest, Amsterdam, Athens, Lisbon, Paris, Palma, Majorca, Istanbul, Madrid, New York, Kraków, Malta, Copenhagen, Alicante, Tenerife, Bucharest, Brussels, Warsaw.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Reykjavik?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Reykjavik and London, Alicante, Athens, Budapest, Dublin, Vienna, Tenerife, Warsaw, Milan, Manchester, Rome, Barcelona, Thessaloniki, Copenhagen, Gdańsk, Berlin, Lisbon, Malta, Málaga, Paris.

Question 6

What airports are near Edinburgh?

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The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Inverness, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Durham Tees Valley, Glasgow Prestwick, Dundee.

Question 7

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Edinburgh and Reykjavik?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Edinburgh and Reykjavik thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Edinburgh and Reykjavik can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 8

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Edinburgh and Reykjavik?

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Currently, you can fly between Edinburgh and Reykjavik with easyJet, Icelandair, Norwegian, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Question 10

When's the best time to travel between Edinburgh and Reykjavik?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Edinburgh and Reykjavik, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Edinburgh and Reykjavik?

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Traveling between Edinburgh and Reykjavik, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Edinburgh?

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There are a number of airports in and around Edinburgh. The main one is Edinburgh Airport and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Inverness, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Durham Tees Valley, Glasgow Prestwick, Dundee

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Reykjavik depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Edinburgh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Reykjavik arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Reykjavik, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Edinburgh and Reykjavik depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Edinburgh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Edinburgh and Reykjavik arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Reykjavik, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£86
Cheapest round-trip	£149
Average round-trip	£216
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in May	£54 – £85

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
easyJet	EZY	U2	No	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Icelandair	ICE	FI	Yes	0 0
Norwegian	NAX	DY	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
British Airways	BAW	BA	No	0 0
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	KLM	KL	No	Opens 30 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

1) For smooth talks with locals in Reykjavik, try to remember a few phrases in Icelandic	You will feel comfortable speaking English in Reykjavik. But it is so pleasant to see locals' approval smiles after attempts to say a few words in their native language. Try saying “Góðan daginn” to greet people (pronounced ‘go-than di-yen’), and “Takk” for an informal to thank someone.
2) Book a taxi in Reykjavik in advance	You can not hail taxis from the road as you do in other countries. Besides, there are no such taxi services like Uber or Lyft. In Reykjavik, you need to book a taxi on the phone by calling Hreyfill service (+354-588-5522) or BSR service (+354-561-0000).
3) Beatles fans will appreciate Imagine the Peace Tower in Reykjavik	Not far from Reykjavik, on the Viðey island, there is a mecca for Beatles fans. The Imagine Peace Tower is a memorial dedicated to John Lennon. Its name dates back to the “Imagine” song lyrics. The memorial is a 4 km high pillar of light directed upwards with the carved inscription “imagine the peace” in 24 languages. Try to find your language and share the photo.

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	1°C	-2°C
February	2°C	-1°C
March	2°C	-1°C
April	5°C	1°C
May	8°C	4°C
June	12°C	7°C
July	13°C	9°C
August	13°C	8°C
September	10°C	6°C
October	6°C	3°C
November	3°C	0°C
December	1°C	-2°C

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