Reykjavík essentials
- Country
- Iceland
- Airports
- Keflavík International (KEF), about 50 km from Reykjavík
- Cheapest time to fly
- Late autumn and winter, outside the holidays, are usually cheapest; June to August is peak season.
- From the airport
- The Flybus runs between Keflavík and Reykjavík. Renting a car is the easiest way to see the Golden Circle and the south coast.
- Time difference
- 4 hours ahead of Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to start in late 2026.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Reykjavík from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Icelandair, plus seasonal Air Canada flights
- From Montreal: Air Canada and Air Transat (seasonal)
- From Winnipeg: WestJet (seasonal)
- From Halifax: Icelandair (seasonal)
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Reykjavík: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Reykjavík from Canada?
Late autumn and winter, outside the holidays, are usually cheapest; June to August is peak season.
Which airport do you fly into for Reykjavík?
Keflavík International (KEF), about 50 km from Reykjavík. The Flybus runs between Keflavík and Reykjavík. Renting a car is the easiest way to see the Golden Circle and the south coast.
Do Canadians need a visa for Iceland?
Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to start in late 2026.
Which Canadian cities fly to Reykjavík?
Viorvo tracks fares to Reykjavík from Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Halifax. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.