Reykjavík from London, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £669 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $300 per person, $278 below the typical fare on this route
- Northern lights season, and the normals show Saturday, Oct 31 clear
- Bus Hostel Reykjavik scores 7.8 from 3,747 reviews, $126 a night
The catch: The $300 fare has 2 stops and the outbound takes 14h 55m, and a hold bag is about $160 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a northern lights weekend on a tight budget and don't mind stops; skip it if you need a direct flight.
Worth it if you can cope with a long travel day. The trip comes to $886 for two, all in: $600 for the flights, $252 for Bus Hostel Reykjavik and its $34 property fee, taxes included. You fly Friday, Oct 30 and come home Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 (2 nights) on LS from Stansted, with 2 stops, so it isn't a direct flight.
The total, before you go
£669 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £453 |
| Bus Hostel Reykjavik, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £190 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £26 |
| The total, before you go | £669 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£210 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
£226 per person, return
£453 for two, taxes and fees included · LS · 2 stops · 14h 55m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 7:30 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 10:30 AM · back Sun, Nov 1, 9:45 PM – Mon, Nov 2, 9:40 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS | £226 | 2 stops | 14h 55m |
| LS | £265 | nonstop | 6h 10m |
| easyJet | £242 | 2 stops | 15h |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 02:09 BST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $300 per person, $278 below the typical fare on this route, a 48% drop, and the lowest in 30 days across 6 checks. That brings the whole trip to $886 for two, all in: $600 in flights, plus $252 for 2 nights at Bus Hostel Reykjavik and its $34 property fee. A hold bag (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included. Late October falls in northern lights season, which runs from September to April, and you need clear, dark nights to see them. The normals show a clear Saturday, Oct 31, with highs of 40–41°F and lows near 32°F. If 2 stops is too much for a weekend, the direct flight on LS was $351 per person, or $702 for two, at 6h 10m when we checked. Prices were all-in when we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short, cold-weather nature and city weekend for two. You get a walkable capital, geothermal lagoons and a real chance at the northern lights, with the Golden Circle as an easy day out. It suits couples or friends who don't mind layers and an early start, and who'd rather spend on a lagoon than on a posh room. The pace is brisk: with only two nights, pick one big day trip.
Weather in Reykjavík, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 40–41°F, lows near 32°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 40 °F | 30 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 31 Oct | 41 °F | 34 °F | Clear |
| Sun 1 Nov | 40 °F | 33 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Reykjavík
Bus Hostel Reykjavik is the best-value pick and the one in our total: $252 for the 2 nights ($126 a night), scored 7.8 from 3,747 reviews, for a double or twin room with shared bathroom in Reykjavík East. The $34 property fee is already counted in the $886. Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG is the top-rated pick at 9.2 from 153 reviews: a studio room for $548 for the stay ($274 a night), plus $65 in fees at the property. Old Town Reykjavik is the budget pick in Reykjavík 101, at $267 ($134 a night), 7.4 from 1,098 reviews, with a shared bathroom and $34 paid at the property. Downtown (101 Reykjavík) puts Laugavegur shopping, bars and the harbour within walking distance. None of the three offers free cancellation.
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
£190 for 2 nights, two guests · £95 a night
See roomsCandlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG
£414 for 2 nights, two guests · £207 a night
See roomsOld Town Reykjavik
£202 for 2 nights, two guests · £101 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Reykjavík for these dates
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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 after the long flight in
- Drive the Golden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss in one day
- Hunt the northern lights on a clear, dark night, ideally Saturday, Oct 31
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast
- Go whale watching from the Old Harbour
- Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra
Tours and tickets in Reykjavík
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Getting there and around
| Airports in London | Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), London City (LCY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Reykjavík | Keflavík International (KEF) |
| Flight time | 14h 55m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,174 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Reykjavík costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £453 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Bus Hostel Reykjavik) | £190 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £574 |
| Total for two | £1,217 |
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: London to Reykjavík
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £226 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £226 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £436 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United Kingdom need a valid passport for Reykjavík; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK).
- Northern lights season; clear, dark nights needed
- You need a passport for Iceland.
- The currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK), and there's no time difference with London.
- The outbound leaves Stansted at 7:30 AM Friday with 2 stops and takes 14h 55m.
- The return flight leaves Sunday at 9:45 PM and lands Monday, Nov 2 at 9:40 AM.
- None of the three hotels offers free cancellation, and hold luggage isn't included in the fare.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you can live with 2 stops. The fare is $300 per person, 48% below the typical $578 on this route, and the trip lands in northern lights season. If you need a short travel day, the direct flight was $351 per person when we checked.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$886 for two, all in: $600 for the flights, $252 for 2 nights at Bus Hostel Reykjavik, and its $34 property fee, taxes included. A hold bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport to fly from London to Reykjavík. Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), and the clocks match London, so there's no jet lag.
What is the weather like?
Cold. The normals for these dates show highs of 40–41°F and lows near 32°F, with Friday and Sunday overcast and Saturday, Oct 31 clear. That clear night is your best chance at the northern lights.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for the city, one lagoon soak and one day trip, such as the Golden Circle. Just remember the outbound takes 14h 55m with 2 stops, so Friday goes mostly on travel.
Is there a direct flight?
Yes. When we checked, LS had a direct flight at $351 per person, or $702 for two, taking 6h 10m. The $886 total uses the $300 fare with 2 stops.
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