What percentage of Reykjavik to Edinburgh flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 14.7% of flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh are direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers historically has been 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh?

A direct flight from Reykjavik to Edinburgh typically takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight duration of 140 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 10 hours and 55 minutes, or 655 minutes. The distance between the two cities is 1385 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh?

Historically, good prices on flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh have been observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as one that consistently offers favorable deals. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Reykjavik to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Fares for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh typically range from $269–$544, with a median price of $377. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh may require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh, September stands out with a median fare of $148. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $183, and December, where the median fare is $218. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Reykjavik to Edinburgh takes about 15h 25m, including connections. This reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only about 14.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh, meaning you will likely encounter one or more stops on this route.

The distance between Reykjavik and Edinburgh is approximately 1,385 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul journey. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you monitor fare changes effectively.

How much is a round trip from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Regular price: $122 - $417

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh is between $122 and $417. The current lowest deal is $87 with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 29.

now $87

Low $122

High $417

The cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from REK to EDI is September, with a median price of $148. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $463. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $148

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $463

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Scandinavian Airlines

$585

$293

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Scandinavian Airlines

$542

$304

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$193

$111

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$209

$111

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$207

$113

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$284

$166

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$460 → $230

50%

2 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 15

$288 → $98

66%

9 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 20

$384 → $205

47%

2 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 17

$291 → $114

61%

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Reykjavik - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Reykjavik to Edinburgh are above the typical level at $377.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the lowest prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 15h 25m

The median flight time for this route is 15 hours 25 minutes, typically with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has offered direct flights on this route, which is connecting-dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK has offered a deal for $87

easyJet UK recently offered a deal for $87 from November 3 to November 29.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Reykjavik main airports to depart from

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is a good option for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh.

📍 ~38 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Reykjavík (RKV)

Reykjavík Airport is an alternative for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh.

📍 ~2 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$741

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

📍 ~70 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car, bus, or train in 1 to 1.5 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$193

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Dec 17

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Nov 03

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Nov 10

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Nov 10

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From KEF

Elite

Sep 11

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

67% AI deal score

$1,147

$1,045

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Lufthansa

Business Class

From KEF

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Sep 10

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

67% AI deal score

$1,155

$1,066

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Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From KEF

Elite

Nov 12

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

67% AI deal score

$1,094

$937

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Business Class

From KEF

Elite

Nov 06

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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From KEF

Elite

Oct 20

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Business Class

From KEF

Elite

Dec 09

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

67% AI deal score

$1,188

$1,035

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Business Class

From KEF

Elite

Dec 05

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

67% AI deal score

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$1,035

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From KEF

Elite

Oct 27

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

66% AI deal score

$731

$678

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $293. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $308. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out tends to result in significantly higher prices, averaging $781.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Reykjavik to Edinburgh is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $269. The median price for this route over the same period has been $377. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices falling below $544. Therefore, aiming for a price point below $269 indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh are typically September, with a median price of $148, and January, with a median price of $183. December also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $218. The annual median price for this route is $377, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Reykjavik to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Regular price: $122 - $417

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh is between $122 and $417. The current lowest deal is $87 with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 29.

now $87

Low $122

High $417

The cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

September

Cheapest

Flights from $148

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $463

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Scandinavian Airlines

$585

$293

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Scandinavian Airlines

$542

$304

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$193

$111

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$209

$111

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$207

$113

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Edinburgh

Reykjavik (KEF) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$284

$166

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$460 → $230

50%

2 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 15

$288 → $98

66%

9 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 20

$384 → $205

47%

2 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 17

$291 → $114

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Reykjavik - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Reykjavik to Edinburgh are above the typical level at $377.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the lowest prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 15h 25m

The median flight time for this route is 15 hours 25 minutes, typically with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has offered direct flights on this route, which is connecting-dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK has offered a deal for $87

easyJet UK recently offered a deal for $87 from November 3 to November 29.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Reykjavik main airports to depart from

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is a good option for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh.

📍 ~38 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Reykjavík (RKV)

Reykjavík Airport is an alternative for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh.

📍 ~2 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$741

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

66% AI deal score

$731

$678

Save $53

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Reykjavik to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Popular Airports to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Reykjavik - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for the lowest prices

Median flight time is 15h 25m

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has offered a deal for $87

Deals are frequent on this route

Reykjavik main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

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Sep 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When is the best time to book flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh?

How do I know if a Reykjavik to Edinburgh flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh?

What percentage of Reykjavik to Edinburgh flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh?

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Reykjavik to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Popular Airports to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Reykjavik - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for the lowest prices

Median flight time is 15h 25m

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has offered a deal for $87

Deals are frequent on this route

Reykjavik main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Dec 17

Nov 03

Nov 10

Nov 10

Sep 11

Sep 10

Nov 12

Nov 06

Oct 20

Dec 09

Dec 05

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When is the best time to book flights from Reykjavik to Edinburgh?

How do I know if a Reykjavik to Edinburgh flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Reykjavik to Edinburgh?