Cheap flights to Iceland

Most popular in	July	High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average price	HK$ 6,923	Price for this month
Cheapest price	HK$ 5,244	From Hong Kong to Reykjavik

Cheapest prices for Iceland flights by month

January

HK$ 6,758

February

HK$ 6,758

March

HK$ 6,923

April

HK$ 7,504

May

HK$ 6,601

June

HK$ 9,576

July

HK$ 11,798

August

HK$ 9,474

September

HK$ 8,163

October

HK$ 7,276

November

HK$ 6,130

December

HK$ 7,041

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Iceland. Flying to Iceland in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Iceland?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Price	4596 - 9195 HKD
Temperature	2.9 - 14.4 °C
Rainfall	15.6 - 42.1 mm

January is typically the best time to fly to Iceland, but there are other times where great deals are available. July tends to be the warmest period in Iceland so if you are looking for sun or warmer climates then look to fly around this time. January is the wettest if you need to factor this in to your plans.

When is the best time to book flights to Iceland?

The price you pay for your flight to Iceland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Iceland?

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Iceland. Thursday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Iceland trip. A flight at midday will more often than not be of higher cost.

Imagine passing by bubbling hot springs blanketed by a blue mist, waterfalls hitting black sand surrounded by rugged fjords and driving for miles amid lava formations with not a soul in sight. This could be an image of life on the Moon or some other planet yet to be discovered, but this fascinating place does exist on Earth – it’s called Iceland. Many travellers who come off a flight to Iceland are so enchanted by the place that they would rather keep it a secret than spread the word and have other tourists discover this serene and sparsely populated land.

Iceland’s population amounts to just under 300,000, most of which is concentrated either in or around the capital, Reykjavik.This buzzing city is quickly becoming a popular destinations and surprisingly boasts some of the best nightlife in the region. But most travellers who book flights to Iceland come here for more than just a good time; they come to experience the indescribable landscape, to bathe in natural hot pools, to explore ancient Viking sites or to catch a glimpse of the spectacular Midnight Sun.

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Iceland climate

As its name suggests, Iceland is cold, but not as cold as might be expected because the climate is regulated by the passing warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The summer temperature in Reykjavik ranges from five degrees Celsius at night to as high as 25 degrees during the day. The average January temperature is -0.5 degrees. The south is the wettest part of the country, but snow is rare. Coastal areas tend to experience winter gales and are generally windy.

When to fly to Iceland

Peak season:

During the summer months there is almost continuous daylight making it the most popular time for travellers to book flights to Iceland. Early spring and late autumn feature long twilights.

Off season:

From mid-November until the end of January, in the darkness of winter, the opposite is true, with the country only experiencing a few hours of daylight each day. The Northern Lights are often visible in autumn and early winter.

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Getting around Iceland

Domestic Iceland flights are available from Reykjavik to various destinations from Air Iceland and Eagle Air. Flying – especially in the winter – is the easiest, quickest and often the cheapest way to get around.

Iceland Air also connects with bus services, to provide travel to destinations not served by flights.

Other than flying, the only reliable way of getting around is by bus. There is no train service in the country and, though car hire is available, this is not a recommended means of transport, due to ice and poor roads. The bus network is extensive. Advance purchases are not necessary and tickets can be bought from the driver.