How to find cheap flights to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Right now, 70 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Keflavik International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to KEF for 133 €.
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To get the best price on tickets to Reykjavik, where Keflavik International Airport is located, book six months ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Reykjavik. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Reykjavik, consider making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Keflavik International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Reykjavik is typically May.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KEF.
Travel to Reykjavik in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KEF, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Reykjavik then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Reykjavik, with averages of between 8ºC and 15ºC.
December has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -6ºC to 4ºC.
Flying to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Fly to Reykjavik without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Keflavik International Airport:
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Keflavik International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to KEF touches down:
Getting to central Reykjavik from Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Central Reykjavik is about 48 kilometres from KEF.
You'll get to the centre in around 50 minutes if you're catching a cab or driving your own car hire after your flight to KEF.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When in Reykjavik, make your stay count. Here's a roundup of top hotels to explore:
Reykjavik highlights
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette
Put this toward the top of your list of must-visits after hopping off your flight to Keflavik International Airport. You'll find it around 0.80 kilometres south-east of the city centre in Þingholt.
Perlan
Another big Reykjavik attraction, Perlan is roughly 2 kilometres south-east of the centre in Öskjuhlíð.
National Museum of Iceland
Keep the adventure going and head here next. National Museum of Iceland is around 0.64 kilometres south-west of the centre in Reykjavíkurtjörn and one more essential Reykjavik experience.
Complete your trip with a Reykjavik car hire
Explore our car rentals in Reykjavik after you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to Keflavik International Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it quick and easy to compare prices and drive away in your dream ride.