⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Reykjavik to Athens flights

Reykjavik (KEF) to Athens (ATH): 2,610 miles (4,201 km) great-circle, about 5h 45m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $266 round-trip on Wizz Air Malta, with 1 stop, departing June 1, 2026.

W4Wizz Air MaltaW46454
Depart
KEF
Reykjavik, Iceland
18:25
2026-06-01
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Arrive
ATH
Athens, Greece
Returns 21:25
2026-06-05
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,610 mi
Est. nonstop time
5h 45m
Trip type
Round-trip
$266
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Reykjavik to Athens fare fly?

$266 round-trip, Wizz Air Malta W46454, departing 2026-06-01 at 18:25, returning 2026-06-05. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Friday 4 nights later; the fare was observed 37 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Reykjavik from Athens?

  • Distance: 2,610 miles (4,201 km) great-circle, heading east.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 5h 45m.
  • Departure airport: Keflavik International Airport (KEF), Reykjavik, Iceland, UTC on June 1, 2026.
  • Arrival: Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), Greece, UTC+3 on June 1, 2026.
  • Time difference: Athens is 3 hours ahead of Reykjavik on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Iceland to Greece.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 308 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Wizz Air Malta W46454, 1 stop, round-trip, 4 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Reykjavik to Athens fare compare with other routes from KEF?

At $266, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from KEF (median $398). That is 10.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the KEF median of 20.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from KEF of similar length: Antalya (2,869 mi) at $289 and Batumi (2,924 mi) at $689.

Wizz Air Malta had the cheapest fare on 8 of 30 KEF routes. It is the 8th longest of the 30 routes we track from KEF.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Athens?

Of 21 departure airports with a fare to Athens, Reykjavik (KEF) ranked 10th at $266. Lowest: $62 from Budapest (BUD); highest: $1500 from Havana (HAV); 7 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Wizz Air Malta (4), Ryanair (3), Wizz Air (3), Aegean Airlines (1), Air Canada (1) and Copa (1), plus 8 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to Greece?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for Greece: European Commission: Schengen visa policy. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Atlantic/Reykjavik, Europe/Athens; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Reykjavik to Athens flight questions

How far is Reykjavik from Athens by plane?

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Reykjavik is about 2,610 miles (4,201 km) from Athens on a great-circle line from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), heading east. It is the 8th longest of the 30 routes we track from KEF. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Athens?

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About 5h 45m nonstop by our estimate for 2,610 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Wizz Air Malta fare was with 1 stop. 21 airports in our feed had a fare to Athens; this one ranked 10th, and 7 of the 21 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Athens?

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On June 1, 2026, Reykjavik was on UTC (Atlantic/Reykjavik) and Athens on UTC+3 (Europe/Athens), so Athens was 3 hours ahead of Reykjavik: noon in Reykjavik was 15:00 in Athens. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Athens 2 hours ahead, in mid-July Athens 3 hours ahead.

How much is a flight from Reykjavik to Athens?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $266 per person round-trip on Wizz Air Malta flight W46454, departing June 1, 2026, returning June 5, 2026, with 1 stop. At $266, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from KEF (median $398). That is 10.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the KEF median of 20.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Reykjavik to Athens?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Athens, 7 of the 21 recorded fares were nonstop. From KEF, 6 of 30 were. Routes from KEF of similar length: Antalya (2,869 mi) at $289 and Batumi (2,924 mi) at $689.

Which airports serve flights from Reykjavik to Athens?

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It departs Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik, Iceland, and arrives at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece. An international flight, Iceland to Greece. Wizz Air Malta had the cheapest fare on 8 of 30 KEF routes. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) sits at 308 ft above sea level.

Where else near Athens can you fly from Reykjavik?

Antalya (AYT) $289Bucharest (BUH) $337Belgrade (BEG) $313Chisinau (RMO) $471Rome (ROM) $420Budapest (BUD) $201All flights from Reykjavik →

Other cities with flights to Athens

From Budapest (BUD) $62From Venice (VCE) $84From Warsaw (WAW) $99From Bucharest (OTP) $101From Vilnius (VNO) $115From Istanbul (IST) $144

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