Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Zurich.
Choose from eight weekly Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Edelweiss Air is the earliest flight available. Edelweiss Air operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Your ZRH to KEF flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flugfélag Íslands has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Flugfélag Íslands.
Flugfélag Íslands is the most punctual carrier offering ZRH to KEF flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Currently, 91 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 174 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to KEF, reserve your trip four months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from ZRH to KEF is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near ZRH:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Pick up a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to KEF sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Iceland waiting to be explored. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
If you're looking to explore another side of Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell are key highlights.






