C$393 Cheap Flights from Victoria International (YYJ) to Reykjavik (REYK)

Travelling from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Reykjavik: what you need to know

• The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is 7 hours ahead of Victoria, where Victoria International Airport is located.

• To ensure you catch your flight from YYJ to Reykjavik, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

• You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

• You can travel to Iceland for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before reserving your flight tickets from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.

• The journey from central Victoria to YYJ takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

• Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near YYJ. Whether you have an early flight from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Airport Sidney

  • The Beacon Inn at Sidney

  • Perfect Brand New Condo In The Heart of Sidney

How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Reykjavik

• The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik is C$393. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$718. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

• Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YYJ to Reykjavik if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.

• The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.

• Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from YYJ to Reykjavik. You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.

• Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Airports in Reykjavik

Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

• Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to the centre of Reykjavik takes about 49 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

• Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 13 minutes.

• The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:

  • A. Bernhard Guest House

  • Bank Guesthouse by KEF Airport

  • Keflavik Micro Suites

Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)

• Central Reykjavik is around 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). After your flight from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 6 minutes.

• The journey will take approximately 23 minutes on public transport.

• There are some great places to drop your things at near RKV. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from YYJ to Reykjavik at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Nordurey Apartments

  • Matador Apartments Reykjavik

  • Casa Apartments

Best time to go to Reykjavik

• July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Reykjavik, consider the pace you like to travel at.

• The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your flights from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

• December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from YYJ to Reykjavik sometime around then if you like 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. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Victoria International Airport to Reykjavik:

  • Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Kastali Guesthouse

  • Stay Iceland Apartments - P 13

• Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Reykjavik to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Iceland.

Complete your Reykjavik trip with a car rental

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