Travelling from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Keflavik Airport to London.
London and Reykjavik (where Keflavik Airport is located) are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Keflavik Airport (KEF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 22 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from KEF to LHR is with British Airways at 18:45. Go for the first departure with Icelandair at 07:35 if you want to fly out earlier.
To avoid missing your KEF to London flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Book a direct Keflavik Airport to London ticket and reach your destination sooner. KEF offers nonstop flights to these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights from Keflavik Airport to London:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from KEF to London, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near KEF? If you've booked an early flight from Keflavik Airport to London, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Keflavik Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to London
R 760 is currently the best price for a one-way Keflavik Airport to London flight. A return plane ticket starts from R 1,691. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book eight months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from KEF to London.
January is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on Keflavik Airport to London tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of London. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Keflavik Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your flight from KEF to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 48 kilometres from central London. Once you've disembarked your flight from Keflavik Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near LGW. Kick back and get cosy after your KEF to London flight at any of these well-located options:
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Keflavik Airport to London has landed. Central London is about 56 kilometres from London Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your break by staying at a hotel near STN after your KEF to London flight. Recover from your travel day or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
If you're looking for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from STN about four weeks before your flight from Keflavik Airport to London. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you prefer, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to London
January is the quietest month for flights from Keflavik Airport to London, while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to London based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Keflavik Airport to London plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from KEF to London around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
After booking your flight from Keflavik Airport to London, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are popular attractions which should be on every London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres northwest of London, a trip to Manchester will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres northwest of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.