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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FI525
FI Icelandair
7M8
8:30 AM
CEST T2
10:05 AM
GMT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH844
LH Lufthansa
32Q
11:10 AM
CEST T1
12:55 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI521+3
FI Icelandair
7M9
2:00 PM
CEST T2
3:45 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7086cs
AI Air India
7M8
2:00 PM
CEST T2
3:45 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3329cs
EK Emirates
32Q
2:00 PM
CEST T2
3:45 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI523
FI Icelandair
7M8
5:10 PM
CEST T2
6:45 PM
GMT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH846
LH Lufthansa
32Q
10:10 PM
CEST T1
11:35 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH847
LH Lufthansa
32Q
12:25 AM
GMT
5:55 AM
CEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3328cs
EK Emirates
32Q
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI520+3
FI Icelandair
7M9
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK8563cs
TK Turkish
7M9
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7085cs
AI Air India
7M8
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI522
FI Icelandair
7M8
10:30 AM
GMT
4:20 PM
CEST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH845
LH Lufthansa
321
2:20 PM
GMT
7:50 PM
CEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Frankfurt am Main to Reykjavík
3 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 1,492 mi 3h 25m nonstop -2h behind 62 1-stop hubs

FRA–KEF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, Lufthansa and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,492 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 62 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
FI Icelandair Also: AI, EK 18 7M8, 7M9 3h35-3h45 AI, EK
LH Lufthansa 10 32Q 3h25-3h45
AA American Airlines 1 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – EK, LH
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, FI
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI + LH (28 flights/wk, 97%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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
4
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,467
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
-2h
Reykjavík is 2 hours behind Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CEST · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 4:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,492 mi / 2,401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 45m.
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 25m to 3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights40 out / 41 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
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 25m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,492 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Icelandair and Lufthansa. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from FRA to KEF. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUS, NCL, BHX, SPU, BIO, XRY, ARN, PRG, FAO, AMS, LGW, YHZ, LPA, BUD, TFS, YUL, MXP, OPO, BCN, BRU, ALC, VIE, CDG, OSL, WAW, MUC, BNA, LHR, GLA, EDI, DUB, MAN, AGP, CPH, BOS, ZRH, EWR, IAD, BER, MIA, SFO, HEL, DEN, IAH, BGO, YYZ, BSL, MCO, LIS, VNO, YVR, LAX, RDU, NCE, SEA, KTW, ORD, GDN, FCO, RIX, JFK and FNC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reykjavík is 2 hours 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 American Airlines, Icelandair and Lufthansa. With 40 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 25 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,401 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.