Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is eight hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
To ensure you catch your KUL to KEF flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, 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.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Many passengers pass through London Heathrow Airport when flying between KUL and KEF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Right now, R 7,351 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,650. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KUL to KEF, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 58.65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near KUL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Keflavik International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Reserve a hotel close to KEF if you're on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport to the centre of Reykjavik has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
When reserving your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KUL to KEF sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience major highlights starting with Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.