Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Alicante.
Pack your bags and choose from seven weekly Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ALC to KEF flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Reykjavik holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Iceland:
Most passengers choose to travel with Fly Play on this route.
Flugfélag Íslands is the most punctual carrier offering ALC to KEF flights, with 72.22% of its services landing on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between ALC and KEF include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight is R 1,168. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,883. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ALC to KEF. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Alicante Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ALC:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Consider booking a hotel near KEF if you're catching a late Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and chase adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from Alicante Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALC to KEF sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another favourite stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.