Alicante to Reykjavík (ALC–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FI585
FI Icelandair
7M8
3:50 PM
CEST
6:35 PM
GMT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO5903
NO Neos
737
4:30 PM
CEST
7:10 PM
GMT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO2903
NO Neos
737
4:40 PM
CEST
7:20 PM
GMT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO4903
NO Neos
737
5:40 PM
CEST
8:20 PM
GMT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI587
FI Icelandair
32Q
11:50 PM
CEST
2:35 AM+1
GMT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO5902
NO Neos
737
9:00 AM
GMT
3:40 PM
CEST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO4902
NO Neos
737
9:00 AM
GMT
3:40 PM
CEST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO2902
NO Neos
737
9:00 AM
GMT
3:40 PM
CEST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NO7902
NO Neos
737
11:00 AM
GMT
5:30 PM
CEST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI584
FI Icelandair
32Q
4:25 PM
GMT
10:55 PM
CEST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Alicante to Reykjavík
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,994 mi 4h 40m nonstop -2h behind 43 1-stop hubs

ALC–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and Neos lead the route. The flight covers 1,994 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 5 32Q, 7M8 4h45
NO Neos 4 737 4h40
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – FI
737 Boeing 737-700 – NO
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI + NO (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALC to KEF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,442
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric ALC→KEF LEI→KEF
Distance from ALC 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 9 1
Flight time 4h 40m 5h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Reykjavík is 2 hours behind Alicante.
ALC: CEST · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 4:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,994 mi / 3,208 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m to 4h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Iceland with no visa or border checks. Iceland is a Schengen member, so flights from Spain are treated as domestic Schengen travel. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No advance paperwork is needed.

Iceland is not an EU member, but it is part of the European Economic Area (EEA). Spanish citizens have full rights to live and work in Iceland under EEA rules. For stays longer than 3 months, register at Registers Iceland (Thjodskra) for a kennitala (national ID number). Bring your passport, proof of employment or enrollment, and proof of address. The registration is free and usually processed within a week. Iceland uses the krona (ISK), not the euro.

ALC–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance1,994 mi / 3,208 km
Flight time4h 40m to 4h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to Keflavik International Airport take approximately 4h 40m to 4h 45m. The route covers 1,994 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Icelandair and Neos.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from ALC to KEF. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EMA, NCL, LBA, STN, BRS, BFS, DUS, LEI, BHX, GLA, TFS, LPA, BER, ORY, BIO, LTN, LIS, MUC, BGO, BUD, LGW, DUB, HEL, EDI, VIE, MAN, WAW, BCN, BRU, ZRH, AMS, KTW, OSL, CPH, PRG, ARN, FRA, GDN, MXP, FCO, RIX, OPO and BSL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reykjavík is 2 hours behind Alicante.
Yes, return flights from KEF to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALC to KEF

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair and Neos. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALC to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to KEF ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,994 miles (3,208 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via EMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Almería (LEI).