Travelling from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is three hours ahead of Halifax.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YHZ to KEF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Icelandair offers direct flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if time allows.
Icelandair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
R 4,676 is the best price for a one-way Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,878. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YHZ to KEF, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
When it comes to Halifax Stanfield International Airport's on-time performance, 56.27% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Halifax to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to YHZ? If you're catching an early flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Book a hotel close to KEF if you're catching a late Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin 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 usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Reykjavik in January.
Lock in your flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you want to go to Reykjavik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YHZ to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iceland just waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If there's time to check out another side of Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are key reasons to visit.