Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is 3 hours.
Birmingham and Reykjavik share the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BHX to KEF flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jet2 has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if time allows.
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
EasyJet leads the way as the most punctual carrier for BHX to KEF flights, with 80.77% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between BHX and KEF:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
At the moment, 28 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 70 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to KEF, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BHX to KEF.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights leaving from Birmingham Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Book a hotel close to KEF if you have a late Birmingham Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and chase adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Reykjavik in March.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to KEF in December. Temperatures average 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 you should also see. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell are key reasons to visit.

