Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Reykjavik and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Brussels, where Brussels Airport is located. Reykjavik follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the most traveled route, with five departures a week to choose from. You can fly from BRU to KEF at 12:50 with Icelandair.
Allow plenty of time to catch your BRU to Reykjavik flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your trip at BRU and travel straight to Keflavik Airport (KEF). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Brussels Airport to Reykjavik tickets.
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We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from BRU to Reykjavik with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Travelling from central Brussels to BRU takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BRU:
75% of flights that take off from Brussels Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Reykjavik
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels Airport to Reykjavik flight is ₹ 9,160. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 16,628. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from BRU to Reykjavik, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Brussels Airport to Reykjavik ticket.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Brussels Airport to Reykjavik by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near KEF if you're coming in on a late flight from Brussels Airport to Reykjavik. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Keflavik Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from BRU to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Once your flight from Brussels Airport to Reykjavik has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Airport (RKV).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 20 minutes.
Following your BRU to Reykjavik flight, settle in at a hotel near RKV. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Score the best price by securing your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Reykjavik. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your Brussels Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BRU to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Brussels Airport to Reykjavik, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are essential stops on your Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Vestmannaeyjar is another sought-after destination in Iceland and is around 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without experiencing Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.
