Flying from Paris to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Paris is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Paris to Keflavik Airport (KEF) heading out from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Paris to Keflavik Airport flight.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Paris. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik.
The busiest route is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Keflavik Airport (KEF). Pick from 18 direct services every week.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to KEF, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Keflavik Airport (KEF) leave from this terminal.
At CDG, there's a range of carriers that operate direct flights from Paris to Keflavik Airport, including:
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Flugfélag Íslands from CDG to KEF.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Flugfélag Íslands. Its services land without delay 78.1% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to KEF. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Keflavik Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Keflavik Airport (KEF) plane ticket with departures from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Decide if leaving from ORY is a better fit for your trip.
Take a direct flight from Paris to KEF with Transavia France. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of ORY.
Transavia France has the largest share of bookings on the ORY to KEF route.
Flights between Paris Orly Airport and Keflavik Airport are more likely to be on time with Transavia France than with any other carrier.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Keflavik Airport, browse these options when departing from Paris Orly Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to KEF flight:
Most flights that depart Paris Orly Airport land at their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Book a plane ticket from Paris to Keflavik Airport (KEF) departing from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BVA and KEF include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
BVA is roughly 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Paris to Keflavik Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Keflavik Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Paris 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.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
35 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Keflavik Airport. Return flights start at 66 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Snap up cheap flights from Paris to KEF by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Paris to Keflavik Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Paris to KEF.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Paris to Keflavik Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Paris to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
January is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Keflavik Airport (KEF), while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Reykjavik based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Paris to KEF plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Keflavik Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Paris to Keflavik Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Your trip to Reykjavik should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a trip to Akureyri will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are key highlights.





