Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Reykjavik

Start comparing fares a couple of months ahead, then watch the calendar for movement. March is the cheapest month on this route, while the deep winter months from October through February sit closer to it than the summer. June through August is Iceland's high season, so expect fares and availability to tighten then. Midweek departures usually cost less than Friday or weekend flights, and school holidays in the UK push prices up on both ends.

Easyjet and Jet2 fly the route nonstop and work as low-cost carriers, so the base fare covers little beyond your seat and bags cost extra. Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Cityjet, Helvetic Airways and Air Baltic connect through their own hubs, with checked baggage typically included and a wider choice of departure times. If you value simplicity, the nonstop low-cost option often wins; if you value luggage and flexibility, price out the connecting full-service fares before deciding.

You land at Keflavik International, Iceland's main gateway. It is a modern, compact airport, so walking to baggage claim and the exit is quick and queues are usually short. The airport sits some distance from Reykjavik itself, and most travellers take a dedicated airport bus or a pre-booked transfer into the city; car hire desks are also right in the terminal. Allow a comfortable buffer for the drive when planning your first evening.

Currency

ISK (kr)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Icelandic

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+354

Internet domain

.is

EU / Schengen

Schengen area

Population of Reykjavik

23 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your ticket is a single booking or two separate ones, because a missed connection on separate tickets leaves you buying a new flight.
• Confirm the baggage allowance before you pay, since low-cost fares on Easyjet and Jet2 charge for every checked bag.
• Verify which Birmingham terminal your carrier uses, as low-cost and legacy carriers do not always share one.
• Make sure your passport meets Iceland's entry rules for UK citizens before booking.
• If you travel in summer, book early, because June to August is the busiest stretch of Iceland's season.
• Compare the nonstop fare against connecting options on the same dates before you commit.