Iceland · direct from 11 UK airports
Reykjavík
The base for the Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon and, in winter, the chance of the Northern Lights.
Reykjadalur: a valley with a warm river to bathe in
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0
Above Hveragerði, a hot stream runs through a steaming valley. Hike up for about an hour and bathe in it.
WhereAbout 42 miles from the airport (KEF)
Getting thereAbout 45 minutes' drive east.
Direct flights to Reykjavík from the UK
11 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | easyJet · Jet2 | Oct to Apr | 1,090 mi |
| Bournemouth | Jet2 | Feb | 1,185 mi |
| Bristol | easyJet | Oct to Mar | 1,129 mi |
| Edinburgh | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 860 mi |
| Gatwick | easyJet | Oct to Apr | 1,203 mi |
| Leeds Bradford | Jet2 | Oct to Nov, Feb to Apr | 1,014 mi |
| Liverpool | easyJet | Nov to Mar | 1,014 mi |
| Luton | easyJet | All year | 1,157 mi |
| Manchester | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 1,027 mi |
| Newcastle | easyJet · Jet2 | Oct to Apr | 951 mi |
| Stansted | Jet2 | Oct to Nov, Feb to Apr | 1,171 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Reykjavík by month
3°Jan
3°Feb
4°Mar
7°Apr
10°May
13°Jun
15°Jul
14°Aug
11°Sep
8°Oct
5°Nov
3°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -2° | 15 |
| February | 3° | -2° | 15 |
| March | 4° | -1° | 14 |
| April | 7° | 1° | 12 |
| May | 10° | 4° | 11 |
| June | 13° | 7° | 9 |
| July | 15° | 9° | 10 |
| August | 14° | 9° | 12 |
| September | 11° | 6° | 15 |
| October | 8° | 3° | 13 |
| November | 5° | -0° | 14 |
| December | 3° | -2° | 15 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Reykjavík weatherbox). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Iceland travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.