Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Reykjavik four hours ahead of Orlando.
Flights from MCO to KEF start at 17:55 — the earliest with Icelandair. The last departure is at 22:15 with Icelandair. In total, you can choose from three weekly Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MCO to KEF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Icelandair is your gateway to exploring Reykjavik (and perhaps some other great parts of Iceland!). Browse the direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Icelandair.
The most punctual carrier that operates MCO to KEF flights is Icelandair. Its services arrive as planned 71.05% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCO and KEF:
Logan International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
At the moment, 205 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 353 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MCO to KEF by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Orlando International Airport, 78.28% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Orlando to Orlando International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MCO:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're arriving on a late Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Reykjavik in January.
Book your flight from Orlando International Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Reykjavik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCO to KEF sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Iceland just waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another standout destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without visiting Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.