Can I fly direct from Zürich to Reykjavik?

Direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 4.6% of all available options over a 90-day period. For routes involving connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers before reaching their destination.

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

A direct flight from Zürich to Reykjavik typically takes about 4 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 2611 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 12 hours and 30 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers on this path.

Are non-stop flights from Zürich to Reykjavik worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Zürich to Reykjavik have been about 28% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $453, while connecting flights averaged $353 over the trailing 90 days. Direct flights constitute approximately 6.3% of the available options, indicating they are less common but offer a premium for convenience.

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Zürich to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Zürich to Reykjavik connect at least once, with only 4.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik, you'll find that October is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $151. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $168, and November is also a good option with a median fare of $174.

A typical journey from Zürich to Reykjavik takes 14h 55m, including connections. This medium-haul route covers a distance of 2611 km.

Fares for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik typically range from $358–$868, with a median of $566. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Reykjavik

Regular price: CHF 234 - CHF 368

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Reykjavik is typically between CHF234 and CHF368. The current lowest deal is CHF195 with easyJet UK for travel from Nov 1-Nov 8.

now CHF 195

Low CHF 234

High CHF 368

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Reykjavik is October, with a median price of $151. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $864. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 151

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 864

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Direct flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Reykjavik

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 258

CHF 217

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 299

CHF 224

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 283

CHF 226

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 305

CHF 224

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

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ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 279

CHF 226

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Reykjavik

Zürich (ZRH) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 307

CHF 227

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CHF 316 → CHF 204

35%

5 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 13

CHF 326 → CHF 215

34%

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

CHF 323 → CHF 219

32%

13 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 29

CHF 301 → CHF 201

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

Zürich - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Zürich to Reykjavik are below the typical level, with a median of $566.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik, with a median price of $151.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 14h 55m

The median flight duration from Zürich to Reykjavik is 14h 55m, classifying it as a medium-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.6% of recent flights from Zürich to Reykjavik are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights

Icelandair is an airline that offers direct flights on the Zürich to Reykjavik route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a good option for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik.

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

💸 Flights from ~$219

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is a good option for flights to Reykjavik, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~38 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$219

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is the primary international gateway for Iceland, offering an extensive network of flights.

📍 ~45 km from Reykjavik (reachable by shuttle or car)

💸 Flights from ~$219

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at around $365. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 60+ days out, with an average price of $857. Even very last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show a higher average price of $461 compared to the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Reykjavik is considered to be $358 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route has been $566, while prices in the higher range can go up to $868 or more.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik, with a median price of $151. January and November also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $168 and $174 respectively. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $566 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Zürich to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Reykjavik

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Zürich to Reykjavik connect at least once, with only 4.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Zürich to Reykjavik takes 14h 55m, including connections. This medium-haul route covers a distance of 2611 km.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Reykjavik

Regular price: CHF 234 - CHF 368

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Reykjavik is typically between CHF234 and CHF368. The current lowest deal is CHF195 with easyJet UK for travel from Nov 1-Nov 8.

now CHF 195

Low CHF 234

High CHF 368

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Reykjavik

October

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 151

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 864

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Oct

Nov