Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Reykjavik is two hours behind Helsinki and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are 20 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, pick the 07:10 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 16:05 with Finnair.
Your HEL to KEF flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Finnair has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Finnair.
The most punctual carrier offering HEL to KEF flights is Icelandair. Its services land as scheduled 73.21% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between HEL and KEF:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
At the moment, 94 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 186 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from HEL to KEF by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HEL to KEF.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Explore without limits with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and venture far and wide through Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Reykjavik. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Keflavik International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to KEF in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other parts of Iceland. Journey about 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to tick off its leading sights. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another favourite stop in Iceland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.