Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Helsinki.
You can choose from 18 weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Finnair is the earliest available. Finnair operates the latest service of the day at 15:50.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to KEF flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Reykjavik (and then seeing more of Iceland!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Flugfélag Íslands stands out as the most punctual carrier for HEL to KEF flights, with 96.61% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and KEF:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight is 77 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 170 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to KEF.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to KEF is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights departing from Helsinki Vantaa Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from HEL.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience the lesser-explored corners of Reykjavik and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to KEF around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Hafnarfjörður is another favourite destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without visiting Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.








