Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Egilsstaðir, Iceland
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Egilsstaðir from Montreal.
From Montreal, the best fare spotted recently to Egilsstaðir is $2427.
What this route usually costs
We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Egilsstaðir on 21 separate days, the first on August 7, 2026 and the most recent on October 20, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $1874 to $2436, with a median of $2152. 19 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $2427 is at the high end of that range.
- Days observed 21
- Lowest recorded $1874
- Median day $2152
- Highest recorded $2436
These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.
Stops from each airport
Counted on the cheapest fare we found each day. Google Flights sometimes shows the same price with fewer stops, and nonstop flights can exist at higher fares.
- Montreal 2 or more stops on 21 of 21 days
Egilsstaðir is the main town of East Iceland, a quiet service town on the banks of Lagarfljót, a long glacier-fed lake said to hide a serpent, the Lagarfljót Worm. It is small and practical, with a geothermal pool, a few guesthouses and the region's airport, but it sits at the crossroads of the East Fjords, where steep roads drop to fishing villages like Seyðisfjörður and the land opens onto Iceland's largest forest, tall waterfalls and the country's only wild reindeer. This corner of Iceland sees a fraction of the south coast's visitors, so the trails are often yours alone.
When to go
Summer, from June to August, is the time to come: the days are long, the mountain passes are open, and the sheltered valleys around Egilsstaðir often get some of Iceland's warmest summer weather. Puffins nest on the islet of Hafnarhólmi at Borgarfjörður eystri from about late April to early August. Winter brings deep snow, short days and good odds for the northern lights, but storms can close the passes to the fjords, especially Fjarðarheiði above Seyðisfjörður, and many tours and guesthouses scale back. September offers autumn colour in the Hallormsstaður forest and quiet roads before the weather turns.
Getting there from Montreal
Reaching Egilsstaðir takes a long travel day. From Montreal (YUL) you can often fly nonstop to Keflavík (KEF), with the most choice in summer; from Quebec City (YQB) you first connect through Montreal, Toronto or a US hub such as Boston. The airport bus then takes about 45 minutes to Reykjavík's BSÍ terminal, a short taxi from the domestic airport, where flights of about an hour land at the edge of Egilsstaðir. By road it is about three hours from Akureyri, and the car ferry from Denmark via the Faroe Islands docks nearby at Seyðisfjörður.
What to see and do
- The Hengifoss hike past the basalt columns of Litlanesfoss
- Lagarfljót and Hallormsstaðaskógur, Iceland's largest forest
- Seyðisfjörður, its painted houses and blue church
- The basalt column canyon of Stuðlagil
Good to know before you go
Public transport is thin: local buses link Egilsstaðir with Seyðisfjörður and the fjord villages, and a Strætó route runs to Mývatn and Akureyri, but timetables are limited and some routes run only in summer. Taxis are few and must be booked ahead, so the realistic car-free option is a guided day tour to Stuðlagil, Hengifoss or the fjords, since the roads include gravel stretches and steep passes. The currency is the Icelandic króna and cards work almost everywhere, even at remote petrol stations. English is widely spoken and the tap water is excellent. Shower without a swimsuit before entering any pool, including the Vök Baths floating on Lake Urriðavatn, and in winter check safetravel.is before crossing a pass.
Entry requirements and health
No visa needed
Good news: with a Canadian passport you can just show up for a short tourist stay, no visa needed. Keep an eye on how long you're allowed to stay so your trip fits.
General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.
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