Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is ten hours behind Brisbane.
To avoid missing your BNE to Reykjavik flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Whether you'd like to explore another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book plane tickets from BNE to Reykjavik with a stopover. To compare your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is one of your choices.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane, BNE can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near BNE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Reykjavik or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are worth a look:
Of all flights departing from Brisbane Airport, 66.16% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Reykjavik
₹ 72,082 is currently the best price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Reykjavik flight. Return flight tickets start from ₹ 141,325. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from BNE to Reykjavik. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Finding cheap tickets from Brisbane Airport to Reykjavik is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares throughout the month and land a sweet deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from BNE to Reykjavik.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Brisbane Airport to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience the lesser-explored corners of Reykjavik and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from BNE to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Once your flight from Brisbane Airport to Reykjavik has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
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 tuck yourself in after your BNE to Reykjavik flight:
Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make collecting a Reykjavik International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Visit Reykjavik in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Brisbane Airport to Reykjavik in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Brisbane 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 sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BNE to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Brisbane Airport to Reykjavik, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are leading attractions which should be on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Iceland just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres north-east of Reykjavik, a trip to Akureyri will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Akureyri Art Museum, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House.
If you want to check out another great destination in Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn are key reasons to visit.
