Berlin BER to Reykjavík REK flight with Icelandair

Berlin to Reykjavik Flights: An Overview

Reykjavik, located on the south western coast of Iceland is the world's most northern capital and is increasingly growing in popularity thanks to its natural beauty. Surrounded by the starkly beautiful volcanic landscapes that featured prominently in the TV show Game of Thrones, Reykjavik is a popular city break destination for travelers who relish its welcome and its lively cultural and club scenes. Travelers from another European cultural hub, the German capital, can take daily direct flights from Berlin to Reykjavik, provided by the national carrier, seven days a week. Flight times to Iceland from Berlin Tegel airport are three hours and 35 minutes, with take off times in the afternoon, arriving in Reykjavik in time for dinner. Several airlines offer additional indirect flights to the Icelandic capital from Berlin, with one change en route, and departure times in the morning and afternoon.    

Which airlines fly from Berlin to Reykjavik?

The Icelandic national airline Icelandair provides daily direct flights from Berlin to Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport, departing from Tegel Airport. Additional indirect services to the Icelandic capital with one change en route include SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Icelandair services from Berlin Tegel via Stockholm, Lufthansa flights via Frankfurt am Main, and Finnair routes via Helsinki Vantaa Airport.  

How long is the flight from Berlin to Reykjavik?

The fastest flights on the 2,438 kilometer route from Berlin north west over the North Sea to Reykjavik are Icelandair's direct flights, taking three hours and 35 minutes to complete the trip from the German capital. SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Icelandair flights from Berlin Tegel via Stockholm are the quickest indirect options, taking a total journey time of six hours to Reykjavik. Lufthansa connections via Frankfurt am Main take at least 15 minutes longer to reach Reykjavik, while Finnair flights via Helsinki take nine hours and 25 minutes for the journey from Berlin. Other indirect flights take notably longer and some services require an overnight layover en route to Iceland. 

How many flights are there from Berlin to Reykjavik?

The Icelandair national airline schedule offers one daily direct flight from Berlin Tegel Airport to Reykjavik seven days a week, with an afternoon departure time.  There are also six to eight daily same day indirect flights from Berlin to Reykjavik via Stockholm, Frankfurt or Helsinki, with the majority of departures leaving Tegel Airport in the morning but some early afternoon take off times also available.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Berlin to Reykjavik?

Departure Airport: Berlin Tegel Airport is located eight kilometers north west of Berlin city center, with public transport options from downtown including local BVG bus routes, JET Express services or S-Bahn and U-Bahn rail services to the nearby Zoologischer Garten and shuttles to the terminal. Facilities at the airport are extensive and include long and short stay parking lots, currency exchange bureaux, ATMs, fashion and electronics stores, duty-free shopping malls, international restaurants, pubs, coffee bars, business lounges and free WiFi.

Arrival Airport: All services terminate at Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport. The airport is located 50 kilometers south west of Reykjavik city center, with public transport transfers downtown available on Flybus and Airport Direct buses taking about 45 minutes. Facilities at the airport include car rental desks currency exchange bureaux, Scandinavian diners and pizza restaurants, coffee shops, a convenience store, delicatessen, juice bar, design stores, fashion mall, duty-free shopping, business amenities, free WiFi and taxi stands.