Travelling from Nuuk Airport (GOH) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Reykjavik is three hours ahead of Nuuk and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are five Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, select the 00:10 Icelandair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:45 with Icelandair.
Your GOH to KEF flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Icelandair has direct flights from Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Icelandair on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for GOH to KEF flights is Icelandair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between GOH and KEF:
Narsarsuaq Airport
Kulusuk Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuuk Airport (GOH) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Currently, R 7,546 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,656. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from GOH to KEF, reserve your journey eight months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Nuuk Airport (GOH)
Nuuk Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Nuuk. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to GOH:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're getting in on a late Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the most popular month for flights from Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Reykjavik in January.
Before locking in your flight from Nuuk Airport to Keflavik International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GOH to KEF in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are among its highlights.