Traveling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Cairns Airport is located in Cairns. Following the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is ten hours behind Cairns.
Leave enough time to catch your CNS to Reykjavik flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
CNS is around 5 kilometers from central Cairns. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CNS:
Of all flights leaving Cairns Airport, 71.55% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Reykjavik
$1,778 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Reykjavik flight. A return flight ticket right now is $1,668. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from CNS to Reykjavik, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometers from the center of Reykjavik. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near KEF if you have a late flight from Cairns Airport to Reykjavik. Choose one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and venture far and wide through Reykjavik and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CNS to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
The center of Reykjavik is around 2 kilometers from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). After your flight from Cairns Airport to Reykjavik has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near RKV. Kick back and get cozy after your CNS to Reykjavik flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or cab lines. Grab a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, RAS Car Rental and Hertz.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Before you book your flights from Cairns Airport to Reykjavik, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Reykjavik offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Cairns Airport to Reykjavik flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CNS to Reykjavik in December if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Cairns Airport to Reykjavik, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are must-do's during your Reykjavik adventure.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to discover more of Iceland. Journey about 241 kilometers north-east to Akureyri to tick off its top sights. From Akureyri Art Museum to Hof Cultural and Conference Center and Nonni's House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 121 kilometers south-east of Reykjavik. Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn are key reasons to visit.
