Icelandair offers cheap nonstop flights from many European cities to Reykjavík, starting at €123 for tickets from Oslo. This is a base fare that includes beverages, a cabin bag and a personal item. The cheapest ticket including a 23 kg checked bag is available for €193 on Icelandair’s website.
You can fly from the following European airports for less than €200:
- Oslo at €123 (~NOK 1,440)
- Glasgow at €127 (~£111)
- London at €129 (~£113)
- Milan at €140
- Manchester at €143 (~£125)
- Copenhagen at €145 (~DKK 1,082)
- Dublin at €147
- Paris at €151
- Stockholm at €155 (~SEK 1,712)
- Berlin at €160
- Helsinki at €179
- Barcelona at €179
Our calendar displays all available dates at the lowest price for trips from London, Oslo and Milan of up to 21 days. You can then either book directly on Icelandair’s website or through Skyscanner’s OTA’s, which can save you up to €40. If you intend to fly with luggage, we recommend Icelandair’s website. The cheapest tickets are available from January through May 2025.
Icelandair uses their Boeing 737-MAX8 or Boeing 757-200 fleet on routes from Iceland to Europe and back. Both types feature 3-3 seating in economy class, with on-demand TV and power outlets available to every passenger.
Hand luggage rules with Icelandair are as follows: One bag with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm and a maximum weight of 10 kg is allowed. In addition, passengers are allowed to take along a personal item with the dimensions of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, these tickets are on sale for travel from January through May 2025, though availabilities thin out in April. A minimum stay of 3 days or a night from Saturday to Sunday is required to get the lowest fare.
To find available flight dates, use Google Flights (instructions) or simply look at our own calendar above, which can either redirect you to Icelandair’s website or Skyscanner, where the tickets are even cheaper. While online travel agencies sell tickets approx. €10 cheaper, we recommend booking directly with Icelandair, especially if you are planning to check bags.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
Icelandair issues tickets in booking class U, meaning that these flights are basically useless in terms of miles, as no major program will give you any miles for that booking class.
Destination
Information & Tips for Iceland
Iceland offers unique natural sights like the Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle (including Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir), and the black sand beaches of Vík. The local currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK), and prices are generally high, especially for food, accommodations, and tours. Weather is unpredictable year-round, with cool summers (around 10–15°C) and cold, windy winters, though major roads and services remain accessible. Travelers should be prepared for sudden weather changes and budget accordingly.
Iceland’s transport infrastructure is limited outside the capital. Within Reykjavík, public buses are the main form of transport, but service can be infrequent, especially evenings and weekends. There are no trains, and intercity travel relies on buses or car rentals, with the latter being the most flexible option. Roads are generally well-maintained, but rural routes can be narrow or gravel, and weather can impact travel conditions year-round.
→ All Dealz for Iceland
Cover Picture: Huper by Joshua Earle