Egilsstadir flights from London require a connection in Reykjavik. Total journey time is around 5-7 hours. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) is just 2.5km from the town.
No direct flights operate from the UK. Fly to Reykjavik with easyJet, Wizz Air, or Icelandair, then connect with Icelandair domestic services (around 1 hour to Egilsstadir).
Return fares range from £100-180 to £300-500. Iceland is expensive but shoulder season (May-June, September) offers better value and decent weather.
Egilsstadir is in eastern Iceland. The country stays on GMT year-round (no daylight saving), so it's the same as UK in winter and 1 hour behind in summer.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Low-cost carriers like Ryanair and easyJet run regular sales
School holiday periods push prices up 20-30%
Sweet Spot
4-8 weeks before travel for the best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
Peak school holiday periods
Major local events and festivals
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Hallormsstaður Forest
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Vök Baths
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Seyðisfjörður
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