Travelling from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Hamburg's main base, Hamburg Airport (HAM), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport (KEF).
3 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Hamburg to Keflavik Airport flight.
Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Hamburg.
Your flight from Hamburg to KEF 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.
Travelling during a popular month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You can jump on a direct flight from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport (KEF) leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM).
When taking off from HAM, you can take a direct flight from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport with Icelandair.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Icelandair from HAM to KEF.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Hamburg to KEF departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Hamburg Airport:
75% of flights leaving from Hamburg Airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Reserve a hotel near KEF if you have a late flight from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Keflavik Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Hamburg to Keflavik Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik Airport, central Reykjavik is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Currently, R 1,445 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,890. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Hamburg to KEF, book your plane ticket four months before your departure date.
September is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Hamburg to Keflavik Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
January is the quietest month for flights from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport (KEF), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Hamburg 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).
Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Reykjavik right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Hamburg to Keflavik Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Reykjavik when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to The Northern Light Centre followed by Laugavegur and Harpa.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 290 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.