Oneworld member British Airways currently offers some attractive fares for its daily nonstop service between London Heathrow and Reykjavík, Iceland. The airline sells round trips as cheap as £124 (~€143). Even better, you can add a checked bag at the comely fee of £19 (~€22). There’s a bit of availability this winter, as well as almost daily availability in November.
Our calendar displays all available dates for prices of up to €160 for trips of 7-18 days. It can redirect you to British Airways’ booking site:
British Airways uses Airbus A320 family aircraft with 3-3 seating on its flights to Iceland. The flight takes roughly 3 hours.
Search & Book
The fare rules mention no major restrictions. The tickets are non-refundable but can be rebooked for £60 (~€69) plus the price difference.
We recommend using our availability calendar at the top or browsing Google Flights to find suitable flight dates. Booking directly via British Airways is the safest bet in case anything goes wrong.
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.
Miles & Points
The tickets are issued in booking class O, meaning that you’ll get:
- 1,000 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 588 Avios + 12 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 588 Points on Finnair Plus
- 588 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 588 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 588 Points + 4 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 588 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 588 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 588 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 588 Avios + 15 Tier Credits on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 498 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 444 Avios + 74 Tier Points on The British Airways Club
- 444 Avios + 236 Elite Points on Iberia Plus 2025
- Customize Calculation
At the British Airways Club, you can expect to earn roughly 450 Avio and 75 Tier Points, as the program now has a price-based system.
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.
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