Flights from Birmingham to Iceland for your next holiday
Iceland from Birmingham is a practical starting point for a self drive adventure, with Birmingham Airport connected to Iceland by air and a flexible route through Reykjavik and the wider island. Choose your month, build a map based plan and check live flight and stay prices before you book.
In Iceland, every month is a good time to travel, with daytime highs from -5 °C to 6 °C.
7 days in Iceland in July, Culture, from Edinburgh on your own
Plan a trip- Best time to go
- All year
- Daytime high in July
- 6 °C
- Flight from Edinburgh, nonstop
- about 2 h 09
Iceland at a glance
- What’s the vibe?
- Start with Birmingham Airport as your home gateway. A flight plan works well when you treat Birmingham as the starting point for the whole holiday, including the airport transfer, arrival stay and onward route.
- Best time to go
- The warmest month is July with 6 °C, the coolest January with -5 °C. Rain is rarest in May (18 days) and most frequent in January (23 days).
- How to get there?
- From Edinburgh, you can be in Iceland in about 2 h 09.
Birmingham to Iceland routes and flight planning
Start with Birmingham Airport as your home gateway. A flight plan works well when you treat Birmingham as the starting point for the whole holiday, including the airport transfer, arrival stay and onward route.
Iceland rewards a clear plan because its main sights are spread across a broad landscape. Reykjavik makes a sensible first base, while the Golden Circle, the south coast and the quieter northern routes benefit from time. A flight from Birmingham can become part of a wider road trip rather than a simple city break.
HolidayWow can turn a sentence such as a week in Iceland with a relaxed pace into a route on the map. Each day can be drawn as a journey, with stops placed on the map and travel legs connected. This gives you a clear structure before choosing a flight that suits your holiday.
Choosing the right Iceland season for a Birmingham holiday
Iceland has a cool island climate, so the month you choose shapes the activities and clothing. July and August bring the warmest daytime figures, at 6 °C, with 2 °C nights. They suit long daylight hours, waterfalls, geothermal areas and flexible self drive days when the road network is easier to settle into.
May offers a quieter seasonal rhythm, with 1 °C daytime temperatures, -3 °C nights and 9 sunshine hours. April brings 8 sunshine hours and a daytime figure of -2 °C. These months are useful for a focused holiday built around waterfalls, hiking and changing landscapes, with warm layers close at hand.
Winter has a different appeal for travellers seeking snow, ice and atmospheric light. January records -5 °C by day and -10 °C at night, with 1 sunshine hour. Your packing list should reflect the climate rather than the brightness of the images, and your plan should allow for changing road conditions through the day.
A seven day Iceland route from the airport
For a first route, spend the opening part of the holiday around Reykjavik and the southern coast. Use Reykjavik as a base for the first nights, then follow a manageable sequence towards Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and the coastal stretches nearby. Keep each day balanced so there is time to enjoy the scenery without turning every stop into a rush.
A middle section can cover the Golden Circle, including geothermal activity, geysers and Gullfoss. These places work well as a connected driving route. Leave space for a viewpoint walk, a warm rest stop and a flexible finish, because weather and daylight can shape the best order for your group.
A final section can return towards Reykjavik or continue north if your holiday has room for it. Add dates later in the planner to see weekday cards and live weather context. The plan checker can reorder a day after you move a stop, while a relaxed pace keeps the route comfortable for families, couples and groups travelling together.
From Birmingham to Iceland
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From Manchester it is {{dist.home:MAN}}. London Stansted lies {{dist.home:STN}} away. Door to door, the plan lines up the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares and the transfer on arrival.
Already started
Your trip in Iceland
6 °C by day in July- from Edinburgh about 2 h 09
Day 1
Arrival in Reykjavík
Flight from Edinburgh in 2 h 09, direct. Settle in, first evening by the harbour or in the centre.
Day 2
Eiríksjökull
Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Day 3
Hvítárvatn
Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Day 4
Kerlingarfjöll
Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.
iPhoto: Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDay 5
On to Akureyri
A new base for the next few days; explore Akureyri on foot.
Day 6
Súlur
Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Day 7
Last morning and flight home
One last walk, then back to Edinburgh.
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Weather and climate in Iceland
The warmest month is July, with 6 °C by day and 2 °C at night. The sunniest month is June, with 9 hours of sun a day.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | -5 | -5 | -4 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | -1 | -4 | -5 |
| Night °C | -10 | -10 | -10 | -8 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1 | -5 | -8 | -10 |
| Sun h/day | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rain days | 23 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Weather in Iceland month by month
- January-5 °C
- February-5 °C
- March-4 °C
- April-2 °C
- May1 °C
- June5 °C
- July6 °C
- August6 °C
- September3 °C
- October-1 °C
- November-4 °C
- December-5 °C
When to go to Iceland
The warmest month is July with 6 °C, the coolest January with -5 °C. Rain is rarest in May (18 days) and most frequent in January (23 days). The sunniest month is May with 9 hours a day.
- January: -5 °C, 23 rain days, 1 h of sun
- February: -5 °C, 21 rain days, 1 h of sun
- March: -4 °C, 23 rain days, 4 h of sun
- April: -2 °C, 19 rain days, 8 h of sun
- May: 1 °C, 18 rain days, 9 h of sun
- June: 5 °C, 18 rain days, 9 h of sun
- July: 6 °C, 20 rain days, 7 h of sun
- August: 6 °C, 19 rain days, 6 h of sun
- September: 3 °C, 22 rain days, 4 h of sun
- October: -1 °C, 22 rain days, 2 h of sun
- November: -4 °C, 21 rain days, 1 h of sun
- December: -5 °C, 22 rain days, 0 h of sun
Demand for Iceland through the year
Search interest for Iceland peaks in January and is lowest in February, based on monthly search volumes.
How to shape a July day in Iceland
Mornings are crisp, so begin with a museum or a covered market and head out once it warms up. The warmest hours, at 6 °C, are perfect for being outside. Evenings drop to 2 °C, so plan dinner somewhere warm and keep a layer handy.
Packing for Iceland in July
With 6 °C by day and 2 °C at night and 20 rain days in July, pack for cold. Your plan builds this list for you and updates it when you change the dates.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A proper coat, gloves and a hat
- A packable rain jacket or umbrella
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Getting there
The quickest way is from Edinburgh: you're in Iceland in about 2 h 09 on a direct flight. Direct flights leave from 9 UK airports. The nearest airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 128 miles away.
- KEFKeflavik International Airport128 miles to the destination
- AEYAkureyri International Airport53 miles to the destination
| From | Flight time | To | Direct flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh EDI | about 2 h 09 | AEY | Direct |
| Glasgow GLA | about 2 h 10 | KEF | Direct |
| Manchester MAN | about 2 h 30 | KEF | Direct |
| Birmingham BHX | about 2 h 37 | KEF | Direct |
| Bristol BRS | about 2 h 42 | KEF | Direct |
| London Luton LTN | about 2 h 45 | KEF | Direct |
| London Stansted STN | about 2 h 46 | KEF | Direct |
| London Heathrow LHR | about 2 h 47 | KEF | Direct |
| London Gatwick LGW | about 2 h 50 | KEF | Direct |
Flight times estimated from the distance, direct routes from OpenTravelData.
Travel advice for Iceland
The current advice on safety, health and entry is published in full by GOV.UK Foreign travel advice. Check it before you book and again shortly before you leave.
Prices for Iceland
Every price for Iceland on this page comes live from a partner, in your currency. Open a card to see today's rate for your dates.
Road trip bases, stays and a steady pace
Reykjavik works well as a first and last base because it gives you a clear city arrival and a useful centre for the southern route. A stay near the coast can add variety, while a rural base suits travellers who want more time beside waterfalls, trails and open landscapes. Decide which nights need a town stay and which nights suit a quieter setting.
A relaxed pace usually works better for an island with dramatic distances and changeable conditions. You can set one or two stops on a quieter day, then choose a fuller day for a guided activity or a scenic drive. The planner can also keep a day lighter by moving a stop, so the route responds to energy, weather and available time.
Live prices make it easier to compare places before committing. The page shows current partner prices for stays, transport and activities in your home currency, with a live price check where needed. You can keep the route flexible, watch selected stays and split costs across the group through the trip budget.
Weather, packing and sharing the Iceland plan
Pack for layers, waterproof outerwear and footwear that suits uneven ground. Iceland's climate can feel different over a short journey, especially on exposed routes and near the coast. A packing list generated from your plan, month and climate helps you organise clothing, walking essentials and travel documents before departure.
Share the route with the people travelling with you. HolidayWow gives everyone one link to the same plan, with roles for viewing and editing. Group members can comment, vote and suggest changes, so the Birmingham departure point, bases and daily stops remain in one shared place.
The document vault keeps passports, tickets and confirmations beside the trip they belong to. Once your dates are added, each day card can show its weekday, live weather and live prices. This makes the final stage of planning easier and gives everyone a clear reference when the holiday begins.
Iceland: frequently asked questions
How do I plan flights from Birmingham to Iceland?
Describe the holiday in one sentence, choose your month and group preferences, and let HolidayWow create a map based route. You can add dates later, compare live flight and stay prices, and keep the airport, bases and daily stops together in one editable plan.
Which Iceland month is best from Birmingham?
July and August offer Iceland's warmest daytime climate, while May is a quieter month with 9 sunshine hours. Choose according to the activities and pace you want, then use the climate section to prepare layers for the conditions you will experience.
Can I see Iceland through the Golden Circle?
The Golden Circle suits a road trip itinerary because geysers, Gullfoss and geothermal landscapes can be linked with Reykjavik and the south coast. HolidayWow can place these stops on a map, set a relaxed or balanced pace, and edit the route as your group plans.
How do I organise an Iceland holiday with other travellers?
Use the shared plan link to give your group one view of the route. Travellers can vote and comment, while roles control who can edit. Stays, activities and transport can be checked through live partner prices, and costs can be split within the trip budget.
What should I pack for an Iceland road trip?
Prepare for cool daytime conditions, colder nights and wet weather with layered clothing and waterproof outerwear. Add walking footwear and a documented packing list. HolidayWow uses the month, climate and route to organise the essentials alongside your itinerary and travel documents.
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