Barcelona to Reykjavík (BCN–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FI597
FI Icelandair
7M8
12:24 PM
CET T2
3:50 PM
GMT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3365
EK Emirates
7M8
2:45 PM
CET T2
6:20 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY6012
VY Vueling
32A
5:25 PM
CET T1
8:00 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI596
FI Icelandair
7M8
9:26 AM
GMT
2:43 PM
CET
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY6013
VY Vueling
32A
8:45 PM
GMT
3:10 AM+1
CET
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Barcelona to Reykjavík
3 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,852 mi 4h 26m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

BCN–KEF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Icelandair and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 1,852 miles in approximately 4h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 7 7M8 4h35
FI Icelandair 7 7M8 4h26
VY Vueling 1 32A 4h35
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – VY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FI + VY (15 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, BCN to KEF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,975
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Reykjavík is 1 hour behind Barcelona.
BCN: CET · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,852 mi / 2,981 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 26m to 4h 35m.
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.

Getting to BCN

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

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance1,852 mi / 2,981 km
Flight time4h 26m to 4h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights15 out / 7 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport take approximately 4h 26m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,852 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates, Icelandair and Vueling.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from BCN to KEF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LTN, YUL, LIS, GLA, BER, MUC, FRA, EDI, ALC, ORD, AMS, CPH, GDN, LHR, EWR, SFO, BHX, CDG, BRS, IAD, LGW, BRU, ZRH, MXP, WAW, MAN, PRG, BUD, AGP, FCO, HEL, ARN, JFK, KTW, RIX, LPA, OSL, DUB, MIA and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reykjavík is 1 hour behind Barcelona.
Yes, return flights from KEF to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BCN to KEF

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, Icelandair and Vueling. With 15 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 26 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,852 miles (2,981 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via LTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.