Dublin to Reykjavík (DUB–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUB–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 930 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair Also: EK, TP | 7 | 7M8, 7M9 | 2h35 | – | – | EK, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Dublin
| Metric | DUB→KEF | BFS→KEF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUB | – | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
DUB: IST · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Irish passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for unlimited stays as EEA citizens. Iceland is in the Schengen Area via the EEA Agreement, and while Ireland is not a Schengen member, EU/EEA nationals face no time restrictions. A valid Irish passport is required. Passport control on arrival is quick for EU nationals.
For stays beyond 3 months, register with Registers Iceland (Thjodskra) to obtain a kennitala (national ID number), which is required for employment, banking, and healthcare. Registration requires proof of employment or sufficient funds and health insurance. EU/EEA citizens can work without a separate permit. Applications are submitted at district commissioner offices (Syslumenn).
Direct flights from Dublin to Reykjavik Keflavik run about 3 hours on Icelandair. Iceland uses the Icelandic krona (ISK), trading at roughly 138 ISK per $1 or 150 ISK per EUR 1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small villages. Cash is almost never needed. No vaccination requirements. Keflavik Airport is 50 km from Reykjavik, with the Flybus shuttle costing ISK 3,499 (about EUR 23) one way. Tap water is safe and excellent, though hot tap water may smell of sulfur (geothermal source).
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
DUB–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to KEF
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DUB to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to KEF ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 930 miles (1,497 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FAE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belfast (BFS).