Travelling from Reykjavik to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Reykjavik. Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt jetting off from here.
When planning your arrival in Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are the chief entry points.
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Reykjavik to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt is one hour ahead of Reykjavik and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
With 15 flights a week between the two airports, Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt with Icelandair at 00:25. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from KEF to FRA is with Lufthansa at 15:15.
To ensure you catch your Reykjavik to Frankfurt flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Frankfurt
77 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Frankfurt. A return flight starts at 190 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap Reykjavik to Frankfurt flights by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on plane tickets from Reykjavik to Frankfurt. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
You can get a direct flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt departing from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF). Begin your trip at KEF and come in for landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).
Icelandair is a well-known airline that offers direct Reykjavik to Frankfurt plane tickets from KEF.
We make it simple to find a Reykjavik to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long taxi lines. Pick up a Hahn Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
September is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik to Frankfurt. To escape the crowds, visit Frankfurt in March.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Reykjavik to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Educational institution Anne Frank and Main Tower are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Frankfurt to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Staedel Museum.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.