Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Iceland?
About 2h 45m from LondonUnder 3 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 3 hours from London to Keflavík, the airport for Reykjavík. Iceland is on the same time as the UK in winter and 1 hour behind in summer.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
RatingUnder 3 hours
Areas covered1 on this page
Flights go from London, Manchester, Edinburgh and other big airports. Keflavík is about 45 minutes from Reykjavík by bus.
Flight times from London
- Keflavík (KEF)3 to 6 hours
About 3 hours from London, 2¼ from Scotland.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 2h 45m
Distance1,895 km
Time differenceSame time in UK winter (-1 h in UK summer)
Main airportKEF
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- For the northern lights, a late-evening arrival is fine: the best viewing is from about 10pm.
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Questions people ask
Is there a time difference with Iceland?
Iceland doesn't change its clocks, so it's on UK time in winter and 1 hour behind in summer.