The weekend after

Reykjavík from London, Oct 30–Nov 1: $886 for two, all in

The verdict

Our verdict

Worth it, if

  • $278 per person below the typical fare on this route
  • Lowest in 30 days on this route
  • Typical highs 40–41°F, lows near 32°F this time of year

The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 14h 55m in all.

Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.

Round-trip flights on LS from London to Reykjavík cost $300 per person for Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 when we checked, $278 below the typical fare on this route. Three places to stay start at $126 a night for the 2-night stay. The total, before you go: $852 for two, flights and Bus Hostel Reykjavik with taxes and fees. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.

Reykjavík: Vibrant aerial view of Reykjavík, Iceland, showcasing its colorful architecture and coastal beauty.
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The total, before you go

$886 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee

For two
Flights for two, round trip$600
Bus Hostel Reykjavik, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in$252
Resort fee, collected at the desk$34
The total, before you go$886
A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total)about $160

$278 per person below the typical fare on this route.

Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag, $160 for two round trip); 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

$300 per person, round trip

Lowest in 30 days

$600 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

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Other fares we saw for these dates
AirlinePer personStopsDuration
LS$3002 stops14h 55m
LS$351nonstop6h 10m
easyJet$3212 stops15h

Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 2:09 AM GMT+1. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.

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Why Reykjavík

Why we picked it: Reykjavík is the best value we priced for the weekend: $300 round trip, 55% under the typical price.

Geysers, waterfalls, glaciers and geothermal lagoons start an hour from the capital, on the shortest transatlantic flight from the US East Coast.

Weather in Reykjavík, Oct 30–Nov 1

Typical highs 40–41°F, lows near 32°F this time of year

Averages for these dates over the last five years
DayTypical highTypical lowTypical weather
Fri, Oct 3040 °F30 °FOvercast
Sat, Oct 3141 °F34 °FClear
Sun, Nov 140 °F33 °FOvercast

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast

Where to stay in Reykjavík

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

★★★ 7.8 3,747 reviews

Reykjavík East, ReykjavíkDouble or Twin Room with Shared Bathroomroom_only

$252 for 2 nights, two guests · $126 a night

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Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG

★★★ 9.2 153 reviews

Reykjavík East, ReykjavíkStudio Roomroom_only

$548 for 2 nights, two guests · $274 a night

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Old Town Reykjavik

7.4 1,098 reviews

Reykjavík 101, ReykjavíkDouble Room with Shared Bathroomroom_only

$267 for 2 nights, two guests · $134 a night

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All 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

Signature experiences

  • Soak in the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon
  • Drive the Golden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss
  • Hunt the northern lights from September to April
  • Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast
  • 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 LondonHeathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), London City (LCY)
Airports in ReykjavíkKeflavík International (KEF)
Flight time14h 55m (2 stops)
Distance1,174 miles each way
Time differencesame time zone

Rental cars for these dates

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What 2 nights in Reykjavík costs

Estimate
Flights for two$600
Hotel, 2 nights (Bus Hostel Reykjavik)$252
Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two$760
Total for two$1,612

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$300 per person
Lowest in the last 30 days$300 (Oct 16, 2026)
Typical price, last 60 days$578
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Every price we found on this route

Good to know

  • Passport: passport needed: travelers 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

Questions readers ask

How much does 2 nights in Reykjavík from London cost?

About $1,612 for two: $600 in flights, $252 for the hotel and $760 for food, getting around and tickets.

What is the weather like in Reykjavík Oct 30–Nov 1?

Typical highs 40–41°F, lows near 32°F this time of year

Do I need a passport for Reykjavík?

Yes. Passport needed: travelers from the United Kingdom need a valid passport for Reykjavík; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.

How long is the flight from London to Reykjavík?

14h 55m with 2 stops on LS, on the fare we found.

Is $300 a good price for London to Reykjavík?

It is 48% below the typical $578 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.

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