Travelling from Belfast to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Belfast's main base, Belfast International Airport (BFS), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Belfast to Keflavik Airport (KEF).
The average time for a direct Belfast to Keflavik Airport flight is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Reykjavik (where Keflavik Airport is located) and Belfast share the UTC+0 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to KEF.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Take the express route from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Nonstop flights from Belfast to Keflavik Airport (KEF) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Belfast to Keflavik Airport with Jet2. This top carrier offers services from BFS.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Jet2 from BFS to KEF.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Keflavik Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Belfast to Keflavik Airport, check out these options when setting off from George Best Belfast City Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
BHD is about 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to KEF flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Keflavik Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near KEF and hit the lights earlier:
Grab a Keflavik Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Belfast to Keflavik Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Keflavik Airport is 74 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 159 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Belfast to KEF, book your plane ticket one month before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Belfast to Keflavik Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Belfast to Keflavik Airport (KEF). August is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If crowds aren't your thing, go in January.
Book a Belfast to KEF plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Keflavik Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Belfast to Keflavik Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
The Northern Light Centre and Laugavegur are a couple of big attractions to add to your Reykjavik to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Harpa.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other corners of Iceland. Travel around 290 kilometres northeast to Akureyri to tick off its top sights. From Kjarnaskógur to Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.