Direct Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Reykjavík
Reykjavík · Iceland
Nonstop service from RDU to KEF on Icelandair. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
Only 14 cities have a nonstop to Reykjavík, so this is a route worth knowing about — most travelers connect to get there.
How long to go to Reykjavík for, from Raleigh/Durham
6h 30m in the air, 3,011 miles — past long-weekend range. Five days is roughly where the flying stops dominating the trip.
About Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital of and largest city in Iceland and with an urban area population of around 233,000 (2019), it is the home to two-thirds of Iceland's population. It is the centre of culture and life of the Icelandic people, and is one of the focal points of tourism in Iceland. The city is spread out, and has sprawling suburbs. The city centre, however, is a very small area characterised by eclectic and colourful houses, with good shopping, dining and drinking. Reykjavik has the distinction of being the world's northernmost capital city of a UN member state, though its winters are surprisingly mild for a city of its latitude.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Reykjavík
- Þingvellir was the site of the Alþing, the annual parliament of Iceland from the year 930 until the last session held at Þingvellir in 1798.
- The Icelandic Phallological Museum, located in Reykjavík, Iceland, houses the world's largest display of penises and penile parts. It holds over 300 penises from more than 100 species of mammals.
- The National Museum of Iceland was established on 24 February 1863, with Jón Árnason the first curator of the Icelandic collection, previously kept in Danish museums.
- The Imagine Peace Tower is a memorial to John Lennon from his widow, Yoko Ono, located on Viðey Island in Kollafjörður Bay near Reykjavík, Iceland.
- Landakotskirkja, officially named Basilika Krists konungs and often referred to as Kristskirkja, is a Catholic basilica in the western part of the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík and is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rey…
- Reykjavík Cathedral is a cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland, the seat of the Bishop of Iceland and mother church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, as well as the parish church of the old city centre and…
- Krýsuvík is an area in Southwest Iceland at about 35 km from Reykjavík.
- Lögberg, or Law Rock, was a rocky outcrop in south west Iceland, at the location for the assembly of the country's Althing parliament.
- Reykjavik Art Museum is the largest visual art institution in Iceland. It occupies three locations in Reykjavík; Hafnarhús by the old harbour (64.1490°N 21.9406°W), Kjarvalsstaðir by Klambratún (64.1378°N 21.9135°W) and…
- The National Gallery of Iceland is an art museum in Reykjavík which contains a collection of Icelandic art.
- Reykjavík Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located in the district of Laugardalur in Reykjavík that was established on August 18, 1961, on the 175th anniversary of the city.
- Árbæjarsafn is the historical museum of the city of Reykjavík as well as an open-air museum and a regional museum.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Reykjavík weather, compared with Raleigh/Durham
25° cooler than Raleigh/Durham on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Reykjavík 38°F · Raleigh/Durham 52°F · 13° colder
- April
- Reykjavík 44°F · Raleigh/Durham 73°F · 28° colder
- July
- Reykjavík 58°F · Raleigh/Durham 91°F · 33° colder
- October
- Reykjavík 46°F · Raleigh/Durham 73°F · 27° colder
February bottoms out near 38°F — a real coat, not a layer. Reykjavík is the steadier of the two, moving 20° between its coldest and warmest months where Raleigh/Durham moves 39°.
Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Reykjavík
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Reykjavík is June–September, when the weather is mildest, with daytime highs around 55°F.
- How long to stay
- Reykjavík rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Þingvellir, Icelandic Phallological Museum, and National Museum of Iceland and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Raleigh/Durham to Reykjavík?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Reykjavík (KEF) on Icelandair.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham to Reykjavík?
- Icelandair flies nonstop between Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Reykjavík (KEF).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Raleigh/Durham to Reykjavík?
- There is about 1 nonstop departure per day (roughly 7 per week) from Raleigh/Durham to Reykjavík.
- How far is Reykjavík from Raleigh/Durham?
- Reykjavík is about 3,011 miles from Raleigh/Durham by air.
- Is there a direct flight from Raleigh/Durham to Iceland?
- Yes — Reykjavík (KEF) has nonstop service from Raleigh/Durham on Icelandair, making it a nonstop gateway to Iceland.
- What is there to do in Reykjavík?
- Popular things to do include Þingvellir, Icelandic Phallological Museum, National Museum of Iceland, Imagine Peace Tower, and more.
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