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Flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik
There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik. The fastest way is one stop via Montreal or Toronto, about 7h 16m door to door (114 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 16m
Ottawa to Reykjavik at a glance
Fastest journey7h 16mVia Montreal, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Montreal or Toronto
Best ways to fly from Ottawa 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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YOW Montreal (YUL) REK
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
Sat20:30 YOW21:01 YUL2h 14m connection23:15 YUL07:46 REKPAL Airlines + Air Canada
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YOW Toronto (YYZ) REK
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge
Mon20:30 YOW21:25 YYZ1h 50m connection23:15 YYZ08:37 REKAir Canada Rouge
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YOW Boston (BOS) REK
Leg 1: Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair
Mon15:30 YOW16:43 BOS4h 02m connection20:45 BOS05:32 REKPorter Airlines + Icelandair
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YOW New York (EWR) REK
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Mon15:15 YOW16:30 EWR4h 00m connection20:30 EWR05:37 REKRepublic Airlines + Icelandair
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YOW Chicago (ORD) REK
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Mon17:30 YOW18:36 ORD3h 09m connection21:45 ORD08:38 REKRepublic Airlines + United Airlines
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
- 3,861 km2,398 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 16mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +5hReykjavik vs Ottawa
- Currency in Reykjavik
- USD
- Airports
- YOW → KEF, RKV
Flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Montreal, Toronto and Boston. 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 Ottawa to Reykjavik?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,861 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Reykjavik?
The best connecting points are Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), Boston (BOS) and New York (EWR). Air Canada flies both legs via Montreal, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Reykjavik?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is 5 hours ahead of Ottawa.





