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✈️ Cheap flights from Sydney to Reykjavík
Compare Sydney – Reykjavík fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 16,648 km and takes around 20 h 45 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance16,648 km (10,345 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 20 h 45 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceReykjavík is 11 hours behind Sydney
🛫 AirportsSYD → KEF, RKV
🌞 Best time to visit Iceland
Best: June to August – mild weather, midnight sun, open highland roads, puffins and hiking.
Shoulder season: May and September – fewer crowds, lower prices and, in September, the return of the northern lights.
Weather by month in Reykjavík
- 3°Jan🌧
- 3°Feb🌧
- 4°Mar🌧
- 6°Apr⛅
- 10°May⛅
- 12°Jun⛅
- 14°Jul⛅
- 14°Aug⛅
- 11°Sep🌧
- 7°Oct🌧
- 4°Nov🌧
- 3°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Drive the Golden Circle – See the rift valley of Þingvellir, the erupting Strokkur geyser and the thundering Gullfoss waterfall in one day.
- Chase the northern lights – Head away from city lights on a clear winter night to watch green ribbons dance across the sky.
- Soak in a geothermal pool – Join locals in a neighbourhood hot pot or a natural hot spring for the true Icelandic social ritual.
- Hike on a glacier – Strap on crampons with a certified guide to explore blue ice and crevasses on an outlet glacier.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Money hackKeep two cards in two places
Carry one card in your wallet and hide a backup in your bag, so one lost wallet never ends the trip.
Sydney to Reykjavík flights: questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to Reykjavík?
A nonstop flight from Sydney to Reykjavík takes about 20 h 45 min for the 16,648 km (10,345 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is Reykjavík from Sydney?
Reykjavík is about 16,648 km (10,345 miles) from Sydney as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Reykjavík?
Right now Reykjavík is 11 hours behind Sydney. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Reykjavík?
Fares are usually lower outside the peak season. Good-value time to go: May and September – fewer crowds, lower prices and, in September, the return of the northern lights.
Which airports serve Sydney and Reykjavík?
From Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD). In Reykjavík: Keflavik Intl (KEF), Reykjavík Domestic (RKV).
Do I need a visa for Iceland?
It depends on your passport – see our Iceland visa & entry guide.
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