Frankfurt am Main to Reykjavík (FRA–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LH844
LH Lufthan
32Q
11:25 AM
CET T1
2:20 PM
GMT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI521
FI Icelandair
7M9
1:05 PM
CET T2
3:55 PM
GMT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7086
AI Air India
7M8
1:05 PM
CET T2
3:55 PM
GMT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3329
EK Emirates
7M8
1:05 PM
CET T2
3:55 PM
GMT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH846
LH Lufthan
32Q
9:40 PM
CET T1
11:25 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH847
LH Lufthan
32Q
12:20 AM
GMT
5:50 AM
CET
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI520
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:25 AM
GMT
12:05 PM
CET
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7085
AI Air India
7M8
7:25 AM
GMT
12:05 PM
CET
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3328
EK Emirates
7M8
7:25 AM
GMT
12:05 PM
CET
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH845
LH Lufthan
32Q
3:20 PM
GMT
7:55 PM
CET
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Frankfurt am Main to Reykjavík
4 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,492 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1h behind 45 1-stop hubs

FRA–KEF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Emirates and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 1,492 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 10 32Q 3h45-3h55 Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 7M8 3h50
FI Icelandair 7 7M9 3h50
AI Air India 5 7M8 3h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – LH
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, EK
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – FI
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + LH (15 flights/wk, 52%)
Unaffiliated: EK + FI (14 flights/wk, 48%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FRA to KEF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,495
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 Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CET · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,492 mi / 2,401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 3h 55m.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders can enter Iceland visa-free. Iceland is part of the Schengen area, so as an EU citizen you have full freedom of movement. You can stay indefinitely and work without a permit. Bring your German passport or national ID card.

No registration is required for stays under 3 months. If you plan to stay longer than 3 months, register with the Registers Iceland office (Thjodskra) in Reykjavik. The registration is free and straightforward. Iceland uses the Icelandic krona, not the euro.

Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance1,492 mi / 2,401 km
Flight time3h 45m to 3h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights29 out / 31 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Keflavik International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,492 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Emirates, Icelandair and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from FRA to KEF. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRU, BUD, LPA, TFS, AMS, LIS, YUL, MXP, KTW, GLA, WAW, RIX, CPH, OSL, MUC, YYZ, LHR, BCN, PRG, IAD, BOS, IAH, EDI, BHX, CDG, EWR, YVR, AGP, SFO, BER, MIA, DEN, HEL, RDU, ZRH, ORD, MAN, FCO, GDN, JFK, DUB, ARN, ALC, SEA and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reykjavík is 1 hour behind Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from KEF to FRA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 FRA to KEF

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Emirates, Icelandair and Lufthansa. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FRA to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to KEF ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,401 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.