Flying from Milan to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Milan. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Milan to Keflavik Airport (KEF) jetting off from here.
The average duration of a direct Milan to Keflavik Airport flight is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Milan. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Keflavik Airport (KEF), with 11 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MXP to KEF is the 7am easyJet service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 11pm with Icelandair.
Your flight from Milan to KEF won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Keflavik Airport (KEF) take off from this terminal.
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Milan to Keflavik Airport out of MXP include:
EasyJet is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MXP to KEF.
With a reliable 89.47% of services arriving as planned, easyJet leads the way in punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Milan to KEF with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MXP and KEF include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Milan Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Keflavik Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
76% of flights that take off from Milan Malpensa Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Milan to Keflavik Airport, browse these options when taking off from Milan Bergamo Airport:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Milan Bergamo Airport the day before your Milan to KEF flight:
75% of all departures from Milan Bergamo Airport arrive according to schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Reserve a plane ticket from Milan to Keflavik Airport (KEF) departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LIN and KEF include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LIN is roughly 8 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 20 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Keflavik Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LIN has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 84%, so you can count on your flight to stay on track and touch down when it should.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Keflavik Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Milan to Keflavik Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik Airport, central Reykjavik is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
39 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Keflavik Airport. A return flight starts from 89 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from Milan to KEF, book your ticket seven months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Milan to Keflavik Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Milan to KEF.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Milan to Keflavik Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Milan to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
January is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Keflavik Airport (KEF), while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Milan to KEF plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore 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 Milan to Keflavik Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Keflavik Airport:
The Northern Light Centre and Harpa are just two of the major attractions to add to your Reykjavik to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iceland just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If you're looking to explore another side of Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, about 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are key reasons to visit.