Boston to Reykjavík (BOS–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BOS–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 2,408 miles in approximately 4h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 11 | 763, 7M8 | 4h32-5h15 | – | – | |
| BT airBaltic | 3 | 75W, 7M8 | 5h10-5h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 10:00 PM in Reykjavík.
US passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Iceland is a Schengen member but not an EU member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Keflavík International Airport (KEF), immigration stamps your passport. The process is quick and rarely takes more than a few minutes.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Europe's Schengen zone before or after Iceland count toward the same 90-day limit. KEF is located 50km southwest of Reykjavik. The Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss), the South Coast waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon are all within day-trip range of Reykjavik. The Ring Road (Route 1) circles the island in 1,322km and takes a minimum of 7 days to drive properly.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Keflavík run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Icelandair and PLAY. Boston runs about 5 hours. Direct service also operates from Washington Dulles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, and several other US cities. Icelandair offers free stopovers of up to 7 days on transatlantic flights. Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), trading at roughly 137 ISK per $1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small-town cafes. Cash is rarely needed. Flybus runs from KEF to Reykjavik BSÍ terminal in 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 ($25.50). Restaurant meals in Reykjavik cost ISK 3,000 to ISK 6,000 ($22 to $44). Hot dogs from Bæjarins Beztu cost ISK 590 ($4.30) and are an Icelandic institution.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
BOS–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to KEF
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Icelandair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BOS to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to KEF ranges from 4 hours 32 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,408 miles (3,875 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YHZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.