Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Edmonton.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YEG to KEF flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
At the moment, 295 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 543 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YEG to KEF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from YEG to KEF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edmonton International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
When it comes to Edmonton International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.55% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Edmonton International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near YEG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Keflavik International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edmonton International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and see more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you want to go to Reykjavik during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YEG to KEF in December. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a visit to Kópavogur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
