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Flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik. The fastest way is one stop via Zurich or London, about 26h 09m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 58m
CPTREKLHR

Cape Town to Reykjavik at a glance

Fastest journey16h 58mVia Zurich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or London

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CPT Zurich (ZRH) REK
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air, Icelandair
Mon08:15 CPT19:27 ZRH11h 03m connection06:30 ZRH08:24 REKEdelweiss Air
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 26h 09m
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CPT London (LHR) REK
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, Icelandair
One airline, one ticket ~16h 58m
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CPT Frankfurt (FRA) REK
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Icelandair, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~17h 15m
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CPT Paris (CDG) REK
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: easyJet, Icelandair
Self-transfer likely ~18h 00m
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CPT Munich (MUC) REK
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Discover Airlines, Icelandair
Self-transfer likely ~18h 20m
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CPT Istanbul (IST) REK
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair
Self-transfer likely ~19h 11m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,464 km7,119 miles
Journey time
16h 58mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hReykjavik vs Cape Town
Currency in Reykjavik
USD
Airports
CPT → KEF, RKV

Flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich, London and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,464 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Reykjavik?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Edelweiss Air flies both legs via Zurich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Reykjavik?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is 2 hours behind Cape Town.

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