Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
To ensure you get on your BFS to KEF flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 is your ticket to exploring Reykjavik (and perhaps some other great corners of Iceland!). Browse the direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BFS and KEF:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Newcastle International Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Right now, $117 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $172. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BFS to KEF, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BFS to KEF.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
67.55% of flights that leave from Belfast International Airport reach their destination on time.
Belfast International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 2 hours when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BFS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience the lesser-explored corners of Reykjavik and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
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 driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Belfast International Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Reykjavik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BFS to KEF sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to explore more of Iceland. Travel about 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to check off its leading sights. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are the start of reasons to visit.