Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Choose from nine weekly London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. Icelandair operates the latest service of the day at 15:40.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LGW to KEF flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flugfélag Íslands has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if your schedule allows.
Flugfélag Íslands is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Flugfélag Íslands ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LGW to KEF flights, with 91.67% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and KEF:
Dublin Airport
Bergen Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight is R 789. A return plane ticket right now is R 1,538. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to KEF, book your trip four months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to KEF by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW arrive at their destination on time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Book a hotel close to KEF if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and venture far and wide through Reykjavik and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Reykjavik. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport for July if you want to visit Reykjavik during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another favourite stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.






