Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Flights from LHR to KEF start at 07:05 — the first with British Airways. The latest departure is at 21:25 with Icelandair. In total, there are 21 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your LHR to KEF flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flugfélag Íslands is your gateway to exploring Reykjavik (and maybe even some other great corners of Iceland!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport offered by this airline.
Flugfélag Íslands is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
British Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LHR to KEF flights, with 92.0% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and KEF include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Currently, $115 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $248. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from LHR to KEF, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to KEF.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Book a hotel close to KEF if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Home 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Reykjavik in March.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Hafnarfjörður is another favourite destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without a visit to Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.









