Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Budapest and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of three weekly Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Wizz Air is the earliest available. Wizz Air operates the latest service of the day at 15:50.
To ensure you get on your BUD to KEF flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Reykjavik (and then exploring more of Iceland!) is a cinch with Wizz Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Wizz Air.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering BUD to KEF flights. A dependable 92.59% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BUD and KEF:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight is R 1,144. A return fare right now is R 2,236. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BUD to KEF, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Finding cheap flights from BUD to KEF is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights leaving Budapest Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from BUD.
To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Reserve a hotel near KEF if you're on a late Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your flights from Budapest Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other parts of Iceland. Journey around 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to tick off its top sights. From Heidmörk Nature Reserve to Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell are among its highlights.