Travelling from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is six hours ahead of Houston, where Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located.
To avoid missing your IAH to Reykjavik flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from IAH to Reykjavik, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
IAH is about 21 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to IAH? If you've booked an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reykjavik, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Reykjavik
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reykjavik flight is $587. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,043. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from IAH to Reykjavik. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reykjavik ticket.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Reserving your vehicle from Keflavik Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from IAH to Reykjavik can help you secure the lowest rate.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
After your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reykjavik has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Airport (RKV).
Travelling by public transport will take about 20 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near RKV. Kick back and get cosy after your IAH to Reykjavik flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reykjavik. August is the busiest month to travel to Reykjavik. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are top sights which should be on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
You've seen Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other corners of Iceland. Travel about 241 kilometres northeast to Akureyri to tick off its top sights. From Kjarnaskógur to Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are key highlights.