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How to get fromIstanbul to Reykjavíkby plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Reykjavík by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Istanbul

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane IST - KEF
    11h 52m
    $291–937

  2. Bus to Burgas Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus
    2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BOJ - KEF
    16h 48m
    $201–404

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Hirtshalscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hirtshals to Seyðisfjörðurcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Seyðisfjörður to Reykjavíkcar car
    3d 11h
    $808–2,154

  4. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane SAW - KEF
    12h 2m
    $221–637

Istanbul (IST) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,208.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Reykjavík, Iceland?

Turkish Airlines, Icelandair, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) every 4 hours.

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