Reykjavík from Manchester, 23 – 25 Oct: £612 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Jet2 nonstop, 2h 55m, landing at 10:30 AM on Friday
- $267 per person, $245 below the highest fare we saw
- Travel Inn in Reykjavík 101, rated 7.8 from 2,466 reviews
The catch: Drizzle is in the forecast all three days at a 41–49% chance, no hotel offers free cancellation, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a quick weekend of lagoons and waterfalls and will pack for rain; skip it if the northern lights are your only reason to go.
Worth it if you don't mind drizzle: $812 for two covers Jet2 nonstop flights at $534, 2 nights at Travel Inn at $245 and $33 paid at the property, with taxes and fees included. You leave Manchester on Friday, Oct 23 at 8:35 AM, land in Reykjavík at 10:30 AM and come back on Sunday, Oct 25. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£612 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £403 |
| Travel Inn, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £185 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £25 |
| The total, before you go | £612 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£185 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
£201 per person, return
£403 for two, taxes and fees included · Jet2 · nonstop · 2h 55m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:35 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 10:30 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet2 | £201 | nonstop | 2h 55m |
| FR + U2 | £252 | 2 stops | 27h 20m |
| DY + W6 | £286 | 2 stops | 26h 55m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 13:55 BST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $267 per person, the Jet2 nonstop is $245 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 48% gap across the 12 offers we compared, and it matches the lowest fare in our 4 checks on this route. The flight takes 2h 55m and lands at 10:30 AM, so you get most of Friday in Reykjavík. Late October is northern lights season, but the lights need clear, dark nights, and the forecast shows drizzle with highs of 41–42°F and lows down to 32°F. Plan the weekend around lagoons, waterfalls and the Golden Circle, and treat a clear sky after dark as a bonus. Before you go, the total for two is $812. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short nature-and-city weekend for two. You can soak in a geothermal lagoon, drive out to geysers and waterfalls, then walk to the bars on Laugavegur at night. It suits couples or two friends who like a full, active pace and don't mind wind and drizzle. With 2 nights, pick one big day trip and spend the other day close to town.
Weather in Reykjavík, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 41–42°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 41 °F | 38 °F | 49% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 41 °F | 36 °F | 49% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 42 °F | 32 °F | 41% |
Where to stay in Reykjavík
We priced three places. All are room only, and none offers free cancellation. Travel Inn is the best value at $245 for the stay, or $123 a night, and is rated 7.8 from 2,466 reviews. You get a twin room with a shared bathroom, plus $33 paid at the property. It's the hotel in the $812 total. Eric the Red Guesthouse is the top rated at 9 from 3,026 reviews and costs $336 for the stay, plus $41 at the property. It also has a shared bathroom. Stay Apartments Bolholt in Reykjavík East has a studio apartment for $329, rated 8.5 from 1,406 reviews, plus $38 at the property. The first two are in Downtown (101 Reykjavík), where Laugavegur, the bars and the harbour are all walkable.
Travel Inn
£185 for 2 nights, two guests · £93 a night
See roomsEric the Red Guesthouse
£253 for 2 nights, two guests · £127 a night
See roomsStay Apartments Bolholt
£248 for 2 nights, two guests · £124 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 warm plan for a 41°F drizzly day
- Drive the Golden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss in one full day
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast, and bring a rain shell
- Go whale watching from the Old Harbour, then try the food halls in Old Harbour / Grandi
- Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra
- Look for the northern lights after dark if the sky clears, since October is in season
Also worth it
- Hunt the northern lights from September to April
Tours and tickets in Reykjavík
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Manchester | Manchester (MAN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Reykjavík | Keflavík International (KEF) |
| Flight time | 2h 55m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,011 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Reykjavík costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £403 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Travel Inn) | £185 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,160 |
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: Manchester to Reykjavík
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £201 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £201 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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. The currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK).
- Reykjavík is 1 hour behind Manchester. The flight covers 1,011 miles and lands at Keflavík International (KEF).
- None of the three hotels offers free cancellation, and all three are room only.
- The $812 total leaves out a checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money.
- We budget $760 for spending money, which brings the trip to $1,539 for two.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with drizzle. The nonstop is 2h 55m, the fare is $245 per person below the highest we saw for these dates, and you land at 10:30 AM on Friday. The forecast shows a 41–49% chance of rain each day.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$812, taxes and fees included. That's flights at $534, Travel Inn at $245 for 2 nights and $33 paid at the property. A checked bag is about $160 for two on top of that, and we budget $760 for spending money.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a passport for Iceland, and the money there is the Icelandic króna (ISK).
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows drizzle every day, with highs of 41–42°F, lows between 32°F and 38°F, and a 41–49% chance of rain. Pack a waterproof layer and warm clothes.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. You land at 10:30 AM on Friday and fly back on Sunday, Oct 25. That leaves room for a lagoon, one Golden Circle or south coast day and an evening downtown.
Will we see the northern lights?
October is in northern lights season, but the lights need clear, dark nights, and the forecast shows drizzle all weekend. Take them as a bonus, not the plan.
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