Travelling from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport (EGS): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport (EGS). Explore your options for leaving from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) or Reykjavik International Airport (RKV), two of the city's main airports.
Egilsstadir (where Egilsstadir Airport is located) and Reykjavik share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Your flight from Reykjavik to EGS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Keflavik International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
You can book a direct Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) flight ticket with departures from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). Decide if leaving from RKV is a better fit for your trip.
Take a direct flight from Reykjavik to EGS with Icelandair. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of RKV.
Icelandair has the largest share of bookings on the RKV to EGS route.
If you're looking for a carrier with a strong punctuality record, go with Icelandair. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 81.69% for flights between Reykjavik International Airport and Egilsstadir Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Reykjavik to RKV in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Reykjavik to EGS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Reykjavik International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.1%.
About Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EGS instead:
Getting from Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) to central Egilsstadir
Egilsstadir Airport to central Egilsstadir is about 2 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Right now, $140 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $386. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Reykjavik to EGS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport (EGS), while June is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Egilsstadir based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Egilsstadir is July, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Book your Reykjavik to EGS flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
December sees temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Egilsstadir
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Egilsstadir right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Tjarnagardur, Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor Centre and Gálgaklettur are top sights which should be on every Egilsstadir itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Egilsstadir has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iceland waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres west of Egilsstadir, a visit to Akureyri will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Saudarkrokur is another favourite destination in Iceland and is around 241 kilometres west of Egilsstadir. No trip is complete without experiencing Drangey Tours, Drangey Island and Puffin and Friends.
