Travelling from London to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Keflavik International Airport (KEF), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average time for a direct London to Keflavik International Airport flight is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from LHR to KEF is with Icelandair at 9:25pm.
Your flight from London to KEF won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) can be booked from this terminal.
Icelandair is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from London to Keflavik International Airport leaving from LHR.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Icelandair from LHR to KEF.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is British Airways. Its services land as planned 78.38% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to KEF. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Keflavik International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
From LGW, direct flights from London to KEF are available with Icelandair.
On the LGW to KEF route, Icelandair is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Keflavik International Airport, with 66.67% of its services arriving as planned.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Keflavik International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and KEF:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Bergen Airport (BGO)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to KEF flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Begin your travels at Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from London to Keflavik International Airport from here.
Prepare for takeoff with Fly Play. It offers direct London to KEF plane tickets from STN.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between STN and KEF is Fly Play.
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices and access to lower fares. When jetting off from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to KEF:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Keflavik International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Have a late flight from London to Keflavik International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near KEF and be in snooze mode sooner:
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Keflavik International Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Central Reykjavik is about 40 kilometres from Keflavik International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
R 773 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Keflavik International Airport. A return flight starts at R 1,559. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book seven months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to KEF.
December is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a London to Keflavik International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Keflavik International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is when most people book flights from London to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Visit Reykjavik in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your London to KEF plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Keflavik International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from London to Keflavik International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Your Reykjavik trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you can't miss include The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Reykjavik. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Vestmannaeyjar is another favourite destination in Iceland and is around 137 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without a visit to Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.