Travelling from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Brussels is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Brussels to Keflavik International Airport flight.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Brussels. Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Choose from 5 direct services every week. Fly Play operates a 12:30pm departure between BRU and KEF.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Brussels to KEF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Reach your destination without the detour from Brussels Airport (BRU). Direct flights from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are available from here.
You can book a direct flight from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport with Icelandair. This popular carrier offers services from BRU.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Icelandair between BRU and KEF.
Icelandair takes the lead in punctuality. A reliable 80.0% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Brussels to KEF with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BRU and KEF include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, 71.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport. Check out these connections between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and KEF:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
You can get to CRL from the centre of Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to KEF flight:
71.71% of flights leaving Brussels S. Charleroi Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KEF if you're catching a late flight from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Keflavik International 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.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Brussels to Keflavik International Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
The centre of Reykjavik is about 40 kilometres from Keflavik International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport is 71 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 156 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Brussels to KEF. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Brussels to Keflavik International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Brussels to KEF.
Lock in a cheap flight from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). July is when most people travel to Reykjavik. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
Book a Brussels to KEF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Keflavik International 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 Brussels to Keflavik International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
The Northern Light Centre and Harpa are just two of the major attractions to put on your Reykjavik must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other parts of Iceland. Travel about 290 kilometres north-east to Akureyri to check off its leading attractions. From Kjarnaskógur to Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, about 137 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are key highlights.