Travelling from Melbourne to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Reykjavik is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to KEF, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Keflavik Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to KEF flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Keflavik Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Grab a Keflavik Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Keflavik Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik Airport, central Reykjavik is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Keflavik Airport is R 8,963. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,249. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to KEF. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Melbourne to Keflavik Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Keflavik Airport (KEF). August is the peak month for travel to Reykjavik. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in January.
Before locking in your Melbourne to KEF plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Keflavik Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Keflavik Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Northern Light Centre, Laugavegur and Harpa are top sights which should be on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another essential stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.