Copenhagen to Reykjavík (CPH–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,332 mi airlines 56/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FI201
FI Icelandair
7M8
6:15 AM
CET T2
8:40 AM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK3305
EK Emirates
7M8
6:15 AM
CET T2
8:40 AM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AI7084
AI Air India
7M8
6:15 AM
CET T2
8:40 AM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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FI205
FI Icelandair
32Q
12:55 PM
CET T2
3:25 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EK3307
EK Emirates
32Q
12:55 PM
CET T2
3:25 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AY6827
AY Finnair
76W
12:55 PM
CET T2
3:25 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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SK949
SK S
12:57 PM
CET
3:17 PM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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SK925
SK S
1:45 PM
CET
4:15 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FI213
FI Icelandair
7M8
8:50 PM
CET T2
11:20 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EK3313
EK Emirates
75W
9:25 PM
CET T2
11:55 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FI217
FI Icelandair
7M8
9:30 PM
CET T2
11:55 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK3306
EK Emirates
32Q
7:35 AM
GMT
11:45 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7083
AI Air India
7M9
7:35 AM
GMT
11:45 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FI204
FI Icelandair
76W
7:35 AM
GMT
11:45 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AY6832
AY Finnair
76W
7:35 AM
GMT
11:45 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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SK596
SK S
32N
11:35 AM
GMT
3:40 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FI212
FI Icelandair
75W
3:39 PM
GMT
7:47 PM
CET
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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EK3314
EK Emirates
7M8
4:15 PM
GMT
8:20 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EK3312
EK Emirates
75W
4:15 PM
GMT
8:25 PM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI216
FI Icelandair
7M8
4:15 PM
GMT
8:20 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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SK2596
SK S
32N
5:35 PM
GMT
9:40 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Copenhagen to Reykjavík
5 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 1,332 mi 3h 20m nonstop -1h behind 42 1-stop hubs

CPH–KEF is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, Emirates and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 1,332 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPH–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 24 32Q, 7M8 3h25-3h30
EK Emirates 18 32Q, 75W, 7M8 3h25-3h30
AY Finnair 7 76W 3h30 Oneworld
AI Air India 5 7M8 3h25 Star Alliance
SK SAS 2 3h20-3h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – EK, FI
75W Boeing 757-200 Winglets – EK
76W Boeing 767-300ER – AY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, EK, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FI (42 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: AI + SK (7 flights/wk, 13%)
Oneworld: AY (7 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPH to KEF direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,493
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 Copenhagen.
CPH: CET · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,332 mi / 2,144 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Denmark and Iceland are both Schengen members and part of the Nordic Passport Union. Danish citizens enter Iceland freely with no visa, time limit, or border checks. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to CPH

The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.

CPH–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Copenhagen to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance1,332 mi / 2,144 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights56 out / 62 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: CPH
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPH to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Keflavik International Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,332 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Finnair, Emirates, Icelandair and SAS.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from CPH to KEF. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INN, YUL, BUD, TFS, LIS, AMS, BRU, IAD, MAN, ALC, EDI, CDG, MUC, EWR, WAW, YYZ, BRS, SFO, JFK, BHX, FRA, LHR, FCO, BCN, LPA, OSL, LGW, ARN, HEL, GDN, MXP, ORD, ZRH, RIX, FAE, BER, PRG, DUB, BOS, AGP, LGG and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reykjavík is 1 hour behind Copenhagen.
Yes, return flights from KEF to CPH 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 CPH to KEF

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Finnair, Emirates, Icelandair and SAS. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CPH to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPH to KEF ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,332 miles (2,144 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via INN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.