Flying from Houston to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Houston to Reykjavik. Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are the main airports in Houston.
Disembark at Reykjavik's chief entry point, Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF).
Reykjavik is six hours ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Houston to Reykjavik flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Reykjavik
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Houston to Reykjavik flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Houston to Reykjavik is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and walk away with a great deal.
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Flying from Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
We make it simple to book a Houston to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Houston to Reykjavik flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Houston Hobby Airport and Reykjavik:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
HOU is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Reykjavik:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on time.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near KEF if you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Reykjavik. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Home 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
As soon as your flight from Houston to Reykjavik has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 20 minutes.
After your flight from Houston to Reykjavik, settle in at a hotel close to RKV. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Reykjavik Domestic Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Rental or Hertz and make a speedy getaway.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Reykjavik. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Reykjavik in March.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your Houston to Reykjavik ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap flights from Houston to Reykjavik around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Centre, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre and Sun Voyager are leading attractions which should be on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Iceland just waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Heidmork Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell are among its highlights.