Flying from Rome to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Rome's main base, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Rome to Keflavik Airport (KEF).
4 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Rome to Keflavik Airport flight.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Rome. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services every week. Get from FCO to KEF on Icelandair's 11:30am flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rome to KEF, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Take the express route from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Direct flights from Rome to Keflavik Airport (KEF) are available from here.
When taking off from FCO, you can take a direct flight from Rome to Keflavik Airport with Icelandair.
Flugfélag Íslands is the airline most travellers choose for flights from FCO to KEF.
With a dependable 81.4% of services landing on schedule, Flugfélag Íslands is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Rome to KEF departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Keflavik Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Keflavik Airport. Here's where you can connect between Rome Ciampino Airport and KEF:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Porto Airport (OPO)
You can get to CIA from the centre of Rome in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rome to KEF flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Rome Ciampino Airport:
Most flights that leave Rome Ciampino Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KEF if you have a late flight from Rome to Keflavik Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Rome to Keflavik Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Central Reykjavik is around 48 kilometres from Keflavik Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Right now, $122 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Keflavik Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $253. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Rome to KEF, book your plane ticket one month before your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Rome to Keflavik Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Rome to KEF.
Save on your flight from Rome to Keflavik Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
January is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Keflavik Airport (KEF), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Reykjavik based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Rome to KEF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Keflavik Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Reykjavik right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Rome to Keflavik Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Reykjavik when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at The Northern Light Centre followed by Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Reykjavik. Around 290 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are the start of reasons to visit.


