Flying from Houston to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Houston. Check out your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when organising your flight from Houston to Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Houston.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Houston to KEF.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to KEF. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of all flights leaving George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Keflavik International Airport. Here's where you can connect between William P. Hobby Airport and KEF:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to KEF flight:
Most flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KEF if you have a late flight from Houston to Keflavik International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Houston to Keflavik International Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
The centre of Reykjavik is roughly 40 kilometres from Keflavik International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Right now, 214 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Keflavik International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 475 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to KEF. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Houston to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). July is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
Book a Houston 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 Houston to Keflavik International Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Keflavik International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Iceland just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north-east of Reykjavik, a trip to Akureyri will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 137 kilometres south-east 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.