Travelling from Toronto to Reykjavik: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Toronto to Reykjavik, there's a nice selection of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main options.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where your flight will arrive in Reykjavik.
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Toronto to Reykjavik flight.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik four hours ahead of Toronto.
With 12 weekly flights between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Toronto to Reykjavik with Icelandair at 19:15. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from YYZ to KEF is with Air Canada at 23:00.
To ensure you catch your Toronto to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Reykjavik
To secure cheap Toronto to Reykjavik flights, book your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Reykjavik leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Start your journey at YYZ and end it at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Secure your Toronto to Reykjavik plane tickets with Icelandair. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from YYZ.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Reykjavik or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Reykjavik:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 80 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Reykjavik flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights departing from YKF make it to their destination within the expected time frame 63.64% of the time.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes about 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Toronto to Reykjavik. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr to explore Reykjavik and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Once your flight from Toronto to Reykjavik has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 25 minutes or so.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at RKV will save you money.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Reykjavik. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Reykjavik in January.
When booking your Toronto to Reykjavik tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Toronto to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Reykjavik right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are leading attractions which should be on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be discovered. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another sought-after destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without dropping by Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.