Reykjavík from Frankfurt, 23 – 25 Oct: £899 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop Lufthansa, 3h 45m, leaving Friday at 9:45 PM
- Fare is $317 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Eric the Red Guesthouse scores 9 from 3,026 reviews, walkable downtown
The catch: A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the total, and drizzle is forecast all three days at a 42–49% chance.
Worth it if you want lagoons, waterfalls and a shot at the northern lights on a short flight; skip it if drizzle at 42°F would spoil your weekend.
Worth it if you can live with drizzle: the whole trip is $1,193 for two, all in, which is $816 for the flights, $336 for 2 nights at Eric the Red Guesthouse and $41 in fees paid at the property. You fly Friday, Oct 23, and come back Sunday, Oct 25, on Lufthansa, nonstop. A checked bag and spending money are extra.
The total, before you go
£899 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £615 |
| Eric the Red Guesthouse, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £253 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £31 |
| The total, before you go | £899 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£239 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£308 per person, return
£615 for two, taxes and fees included · Lufthansa · nonstop · 3h 45m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:45 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:30 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | £308 | nonstop | 3h 45m |
| LO + W6 | £344 | 2 stops | 37h 10m |
| Austrian | £347 | 1 stop | 9h 30m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 05:25 CEST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $408 per person, $317 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 44% gap across the 12 offers we checked. That puts the trip at $1,193 for two with taxes and fees, before a checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money. Late October is northern lights season, so the long dark evenings help, though you need clear skies, and the forecast shows highs of 42–44°F with a 42–49% chance of drizzle each day. The Lufthansa nonstop takes 3h 45m and lands at 11:30 PM Friday, which leaves Saturday and Sunday for a lagoon soak, the Golden Circle or whale watching. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-first city break: a compact capital you can walk, with geysers, waterfalls and geothermal lagoons starting an hour away. It suits a couple or two friends who want a full but unhurried weekend, a warm soak after a cold walk, and a late night watching the sky. Pack layers and a rain shell, because the daylight and the weather set the pace.
Weather in Reykjavík, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 42–44°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 42 °F | 38 °F | 49% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 43 °F | 38 °F | 49% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 44 °F | 36 °F | 42% |
Where to stay in Reykjavík
We'd pick Eric the Red Guesthouse: $336 for the 2 nights ($168 a night), a review score of 9 from 3,026 reviews, and a spot in Downtown (101 Reykjavík), where Laugavegur, the bars and the harbour are all within walking distance. Heads-up: the room is a Double or Twin with a shared bathroom, and $41 is paid at the property. If you want a private Standard King Room, ASKA Holt in Reykjavík East is $345 ($173 a night), scores 7.8 from 2,815 reviews and lists $40 in fees at the property. ALVA Apartments, also in 101, gets you a Standard Studio for $449 ($225 a night), with a score of 8.5 from 763 reviews and $51 at the property. None of the three offers free cancellation.
Eric the Red Guesthouse
£253 for 2 nights, two guests · £127 a night
See roomsASKA Holt
£260 for 2 nights, two guests · £130 a night
See roomsALVA Apartments
£338 for 2 nights, two guests · £170 a night
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Where in Reykjavík
- Downtown (101 Reykjavík): Laugavegur shopping, bars and the harbour, everything walkable.
- Old Harbour / Grandi: Whale-watching boats, food halls and museums.
- Hlemmur / Laugardalur: Quieter and cheaper, with the thermal pools nearby.
- Golden Circle countryside (Selfoss / Flúðir): Rural hotels under dark skies for northern lights.
What to do in Reykjavík
- Soak in the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon, a good fit for a drizzly 42°F afternoon
- Drive the Golden Circle on Saturday: Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss
- Hunt the northern lights at night; October is in season, but you need clear skies
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast, and bring a rain shell
- Go whale watching from the Old Harbour, then eat at the Grandi food halls
- Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra
Tours and tickets in Reykjavík
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Frankfurt | Frankfurt (FRA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Reykjavík | Keflavík International (KEF) |
| Flight time | 3h 45m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,478 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 2 nights in Reykjavík costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £615 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Eric the Red Guesthouse) | £253 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,441 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Frankfurt to Reykjavík
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £308 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £308 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: an ID card is enough: travellers from Germany enter Reykjavík with a national ID card, no passport needed.
- Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK).
- Northern lights season; clear, dark nights needed
- Bring a passport or a national ID card; our data lists an ID card as enough for this trip.
- Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), and Reykjavík is 2 hours behind Frankfurt.
- The Lufthansa nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to Keflavík International (KEF) covers 1,478 miles in 3h 45m.
- The total covers flights and the hotel with taxes and fees; a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
- All three hotels are room only, and none offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if drizzle won't bother you. The fare is $408 per person, the flight is a 3h 45m nonstop, and the guesthouse scores 9 from 3,026 reviews. The forecast shows a 42–49% chance of drizzle every day.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,193 all in: $816 for flights, $336 for 2 nights at Eric the Red Guesthouse and $41 in property fees. Checked bags add about $160 for two. Add $760 of spending money and our budget comes to $1,912.
When does the flight leave?
Friday, Oct 23 at 9:45 PM from Frankfurt, landing at Keflavík at 11:30 PM local time. Return flight times weren't in the fares we found, so check them on the airline's site.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 42°F, 43°F and 44°F, lows of 36–38°F, and a 42–49% chance of drizzle each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land Friday night, so Saturday is free for the Golden Circle or the south coast, and Sunday for a lagoon or whale watching before you fly home.
Will we see the northern lights?
October falls in the September-to-April season, but you need clear, dark nights, and the forecast calls for drizzle. Count them as a bonus, not the reason to go.
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