Flying from Atlanta to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Atlanta to Reykjavik jetting off from here.
Touch down at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), the primary gateway of Reykjavik.
Reykjavik is four hours ahead of Atlanta and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Atlanta to Reykjavik flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Reykjavik
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Atlanta to Reykjavik flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Atlanta to Reykjavik across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Atlanta to Reykjavik by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Atlanta to Reykjavik flights.
Flying from Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Atlanta to Reykjavik flights leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, data shows 76.64% of flights complete their journey on time.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 50 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Atlanta to Reykjavik. Book one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
The centre of Reykjavik is located around 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). As soon as your flight from Atlanta to Reykjavik has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 25 minutes or so.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta to Reykjavik. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your Atlanta to Reykjavik ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from Atlanta to Reykjavik around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Reykjavik right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are major attractions which should be on every Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another standout destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without seeing Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
