Travelling from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Glasgow. Explore your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when searching for a flight from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Take a direct Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 25 minutes.
Glasgow and Reykjavik (where Keflavik International Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
You can choose from 7 direct flights every week between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF). This is the most popular route, with Jet2 offering a 7:40am departure from GLA to KEF.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Glasgow to KEF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of GLA, you can take a direct flight from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport with Icelandair.
The top choice among passengers flying between GLA and KEF is Icelandair.
Icelandair ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 86.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
70.07% of flights taking off from Glasgow International Airport land at their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and KEF:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to KEF flight:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near KEF:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport is R 1,389. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,844. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Glasgow to KEF, book your plane ticket four months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Reykjavik. July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport (KEF), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Glasgow to KEF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport in December when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Keflavik International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
You'll find loads of things to do in Reykjavik when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for The Northern Light Centre followed by Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres north-east of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If you're eager to discover another side of Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, about 137 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are among its highlights.