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

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FI555
FI Icelandair
7M8
12:50 PM
CET
3:20 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3300
EK Emirates
7M8
7:35 AM
GMT
11:55 AM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zaventem to Reykjavík
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,335 mi 3h 30m nonstop -1h behind 34 1-stop hubs

BRU–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 7 7M8 3h30
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (7 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, BRU to KEF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,241
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 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 1 1 4
Weekly flights 7 9 38
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 30m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
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.

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.

BRU–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Keflavik International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,335 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Icelandair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BRU to KEF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INN, FRA, AMS, CDG, MUC, LPA, YUL, LGG, MXP, ZRH, LIS, TFS, MAN, WAW, LHR, CPH, IAD, ARN, DUB, MIA, FAE, EWR, JFK, FCO, PRG, ORD, HEL, RIX, BER, BCN, OSL, AGP, ALC and BUD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reykjavík is 1 hour 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.
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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 BRU to KEF

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to KEF ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via INN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).