Zaventem to Reykjavík (BRU–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK3301cs
EK Emirates
7M9
1:50 PM
CEST
3:10 PM
GMT
3h 20m
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TP5620cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
1:50 PM
CEST
3:10 PM
GMT
3h 20m
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FI555+3
FI Icelandair
7M8
1:50 PM
CEST
3:10 PM
GMT
3h 20m
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EK3300cs
EK Emirates
7M9
7:35 AM
GMT
12:55 PM
CEST
3h 20m
38%
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TP5621cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
7:35 AM
GMT
12:55 PM
CEST
3h 20m
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FI554+3
FI Icelandair
7M9
7:35 AM
GMT
12:55 PM
CEST
3h 20m
49%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 5h 10m 6EAMGA → AIEKFI Amsterdam (AMS) to Reykjavík flights
LHR London 5h 20m B6BACX → AIBAEK London (LHR) to Reykjavík flights
DUB Dublin 5h 30m B6EIFR → EKFITP Dublin (DUB) to Reykjavík flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h A3ACAI → AIASEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Reykjavík flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 6h A3CXDY → AFAYDY Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Reykjavík flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h 5m A3CXEY → ASAYEK Copenhagen (CPH) to Reykjavík flights
MUC Munich 6h 8m A3LHNH → 4YEKFI Munich (MUC) to Reykjavík flights
EDI Edinburgh 6h 38m SN → FIU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to Reykjavík flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 6h 48m NHSN → EKFITP Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Reykjavík flights
ZRH Zurich 7h 3m AICXLX → AIEKFI Zurich (ZRH) to Reykjavík flights
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Zaventem to Reykjavík
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,335 mi 3h 20m nonstop -2h behind

BRU–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore BRU Routes KEF Routes BRU Live Flights KEF Live Flights
All flights from Reykjavík (KEF) Reykjavík to Zaventem flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair Also: EK, TP 7 7M8 3h20 – – EK, TP
MS Egyptair 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FI, TP
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: MS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to KEF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
AMS ~5h 10m LHR ~5h 20m DUB ~5h 30m FRA ~6h 0m OSL ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,535
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric BRU→KEF LGG→KEF AMS→KEF
Distance from BRU – 46 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 7
Weekly flights 21 7 66
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 25m 3h 15m
Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Reykjavík flights · Amsterdam (AMS) to Reykjavík flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 4:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Belgium is an EU and Schengen member state. Iceland is an EEA and Schengen member. Belgian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Iceland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Keflavik International Airport take about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,335 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BRU to KEF: Icelandair and Egyptair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Dublin.
Reykjavík is 2 hours behind Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from KEF to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGG and AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BRU to KEF

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair and Egyptair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BRU to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to KEF is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).