Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Reykjavik is one hour behind Cologne and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CGN to KEF flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Keflavik International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGN and KEF:
Stansted Airport
Vienna International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
At the moment, R 1,733 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,606. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CGN to KEF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Keflavik International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CGN to KEF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
When it comes to Cologne Bonn Airport's on-time performance, 74.45% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cologne Bonn Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CGN? If you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Reserve a hotel close to KEF if you're catching a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience the lesser-explored corners of Reykjavik and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Reykjavik. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Keflavik International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGN to KEF around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are among the biggest draws.
