Are direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, especially if you are flexible with your schedule. Evaluate your priorities for cost versus convenience when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Zürich to Reykjavik flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can fluctuate significantly depending on the day of the week or season. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Zürich to Reykjavik flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately.

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Zürich to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

Most itineraries for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik connect at least once, with only 1.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct options are rare, you'll find a range of itineraries that include one or more stops to reach your destination.

A typical journey from Zürich to Reykjavik takes about 4h 5m including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time, accounting for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route. While the non-stop flight time is also 4h 5m, most travelers should expect a longer total journey due to the need for connections.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $449. Following closely is December, where median fares are around $631. Even in August, you can find flights with a median of $1044, offering options across different seasons.

Fares for cheap flights from Zürich to Reykjavik typically range from $611–$1137, with a median of $818. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal is possible, though deals are infrequent — a price alert helps to catch them.

The distance between Zürich and Reykjavik is approximately 2611 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you'll be traveling a significant but not extremely long distance, often requiring a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Reykjavik

Regular price: CHF 250 - CHF 478

Prices for flights from Zurich to Reykjavik are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 250 CHF and 478 CHF. The current lowest deal is 143 CHF with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 7 to Dec 9.

now CHF 143

Low CHF 250

High CHF 478

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Reykjavik is November, with a median price of $449. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1044. Prices are generally lower from November to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 449

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,044

Aug

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Reykjavik

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 332

CHF 251

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 318

CHF 260

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 294

CHF 185

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 277

CHF 189

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 269

CHF 203

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 236

CHF 227

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

CHF 300 → CHF 143

52%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

CHF 299 → CHF 162

46%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

CHF 289 → CHF 159

45%

4 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 17

CHF 299 → CHF 170

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

Zürich - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from ZRH to REK are below the typical level, with a median of $818.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $449.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 5m.

Direct flights to Reykjavik from Zürich typically take 4h 5m, while connecting flights average 14h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 1.5% of recent flights from Zürich to Reykjavik are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights.

Icelandair offers direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik, with 1 direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route.

Deals for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik are rare, appearing infrequently over 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Reykjavik, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~10 km from Zürich (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 149

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 125

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is the largest regional airport in Iceland, offering robust infrastructure for northern Iceland.

📍 ~385 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car, approx. 5-hour drive in good weather)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 188

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

74% AI deal score

$1,067

$899

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

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Feb 01

Reykjavik, Iceland

72% AI deal score

$1,054

$966

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Feb 01

Reykjavik, Iceland

72% AI deal score

$1,055

$966

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Mar 30

Reykjavik, Iceland

72% AI deal score

$1,085

$983

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 22

Reykjavik, Iceland

71% AI deal score

$1,234

$1,056

Save $178

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 19

Reykjavik, Iceland

71% AI deal score

$1,397

$1,137

Save $260

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 20

Reykjavik, Iceland

71% AI deal score

$1,408

$1,151

Save $257

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 15

Reykjavik, Iceland

71% AI deal score

$1,042

$979

Save $63

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various airlines and booking platforms. Setting up price alerts may also notify you of fare drops for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often helps secure better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Generally, purchasing tickets several weeks or months before your intended departure may offer more competitive fares. Last-minute bookings can sometimes be more expensive.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options or alternative routes. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience when considering this option.

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Zürich to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Reykjavik

Regular price: CHF 250 - CHF 478

Prices for flights from Zurich to Reykjavik are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 250 CHF and 478 CHF. The current lowest deal is 143 CHF with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 7 to Dec 9.

now CHF 143

Low CHF 250

High CHF 478

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

November

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 449

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,044

Aug

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Reykjavik

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 332

CHF 251

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 318

CHF 260

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 294

CHF 185

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 277

CHF 189

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 269

CHF 203

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

easyJet UK

CHF 236

CHF 227

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

CHF 300 → CHF 143

52%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

CHF 299 → CHF 162

46%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

CHF 289 → CHF 159

45%

4 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 17

CHF 299 → CHF 170

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

Zürich - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from ZRH to REK are below the typical level, with a median of $818.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $449.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 5m.

Direct flights to Reykjavik from Zürich typically take 4h 5m, while connecting flights average 14h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 1.5% of recent flights from Zürich to Reykjavik are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights.

Icelandair offers direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik, with 1 direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route.

Deals for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik are rare, appearing infrequently over 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Reykjavik, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~10 km from Zürich (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 149

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 125

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is the largest regional airport in Iceland, offering robust infrastructure for northern Iceland.

📍 ~385 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car, approx. 5-hour drive in good weather)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 188

Reykjavik, Iceland

71% AI deal score

$1,234

$1,056

Save $178

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 19

Reykjavik, Iceland

71% AI deal score

$1,397

$1,137

Save $260

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 20

Reykjavik, Iceland

71% AI deal score

$1,408

$1,151

Save $257

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 15

Reykjavik, Iceland

71% AI deal score

$1,042

$979

Save $63

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Reykjavik

Zürich to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

Zürich - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 5m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Icelandair offers direct flights.

Deals are rare for this route.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

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Dec 19

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Nov 21

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Feb 01

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Mar 30

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Dec 19

Dec 20

Nov 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from Zürich to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from Zürich to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik?

Are direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Zürich to Reykjavik flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Zürich to Reykjavik flights?

Related routes

More routes from Zürich

Flights to Reykjavik from other cities

Zürich to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

Zürich - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 5m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Icelandair offers direct flights.

Deals are rare for this route.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

Dec 18

Dec 19

Nov 21

Nov 21

Jan 24

Feb 01

Feb 01

Mar 30

Nov 22

Dec 19

Dec 20

Nov 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from Zürich to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from Zürich to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik?