Flying from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV): What you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport flight.
Ilulissat Airport is located in Ilulissat. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours behind Reykjavik.
The most popular route is from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Ilulissat Airport (JAV). Take your pick of 2 direct services every week. Icelandair operates a 8:05am departure between KEF and JAV.
To ensure you get on your flight from Reykjavik to JAV, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
You can find a direct flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) leaving from Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
You can get away on a direct flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport with Icelandair. This well-known airline operates departures from KEF.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Icelandair from KEF to JAV.
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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66.96% of flights departing from Keflavik International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
You can arrive at RKV from the center of Reykjavik in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 2 kilometers or so.
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76.1% of flights out of Reykjavik International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
Consider booking a hotel near JAV if you're catching a late flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport is $696. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,059. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Reykjavik to JAV, book your ticket three months before your planned departure.
August is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport (JAV). July is the busiest month to visit Ilulissat. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in November.
The warmest month in Ilulissat is July, with temperatures ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Lock in your Reykjavik to JAV plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport in February when temperatures are between -28ºC (-18ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF).
More about Ilulissat
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ilulissat right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat Airport:
Ilulissat Icefjord and Eqip Sermia Glacier are a couple of big attractions to put on your Ilulissat to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Randonnées à Ilulissat.