Flying from Rome to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Rome to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.
Approximately 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rome to Keflavik International Airport.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is 1 hour behind Rome. Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik.
The most popular route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF), with 7 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to KEF is the 08:10 Wizz Air Malta option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 15:55 with Icelandair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Rome to KEF.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can book a direct flight from Rome to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Wizz Air Malta is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Rome to Keflavik International Airport leaving from FCO.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Rome to KEF. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from central Rome to FCO is around 32 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a convenient hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Keflavik International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) operates direct flights from Rome to Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
From CIA, direct flights from Rome to KEF are available with Icelandair.
Break up your flight from Rome to Keflavik International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and KEF are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 42 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your flight from Rome to KEF:
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Keflavik International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 13 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
77 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Keflavik International Airport. Return flights start from 173 €. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
9 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Rome to KEF.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Rome to Keflavik International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices go down. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for cheap tickets from Rome to KEF.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
February is the quietest time to fly to Reykjavik. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Keflavik International Airport.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your flights from Rome to KEF in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Rome to Keflavik International Airport in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Reykjavik right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Rome to Keflavik International Airport:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Reykjavik must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Iceland.
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