Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Reykjavik 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your MEL to KEF flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is R 10,093. A return ticket right now is R 24,638. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to KEF, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Keflavik International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr to explore Reykjavik and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before 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.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Keflavik International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Keflavik International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Iceland just waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a visit to Kópavogur will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you want to check out another major destination in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are the start of reasons to visit.