Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Reykjavik is ten hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located. Reykjavik follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your ADL to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
ADL is about 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near ADL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Reykjavik or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
75.6% of flights taking off from Adelaide Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Reykjavik
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Reykjavik flight is ₹ 59,897. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 137,553. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from ADL to Reykjavik, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your Adelaide Airport to Reykjavik ticket.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to KEF if you have a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Reykjavik. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from ADL to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've disembarked your flight from Adelaide Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to RKV. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your ADL to Reykjavik flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Visit Reykjavik during the high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Adelaide Airport to Reykjavik in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before locking in your Adelaide Airport to Reykjavik flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ADL to Reykjavik in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Adelaide Airport to Reykjavik, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are essential stops on your Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
You've seen Reykjavik, now it's time to explore more of Iceland. Journey about 241 kilometres north-east to Akureyri to check off its popular sights. From Akureyri Art Museum to Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, about 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn are among the biggest draws.
