Barcelona to Reykjavík (BCN–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BCN–KEF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, Level and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 1,852 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair Also: EK | 6 | 75W | 4h20 | – | – | EK |
| LL Level | 2 | 320 | 4h35 | – | – | – |
| VY Vueling | 2 | 32A | 4h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 4:00 PM in Reykjavík.
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.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
BCN–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to KEF
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair, Level and Vueling. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BCN to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to KEF ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,852 miles (2,981 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via EMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.