Helsinki (Vantaa) to Reykjavík (HEL–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HEL–KEF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, British Airways and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 1,519 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 17 | 32B, 7M8, E90 | 3h55-4h | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 32B | 3h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 32Q | 4h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HEL: EET · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 4:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Finnish citizens enter Iceland visa-free with no time limit under the Nordic Passport Union and EEA agreement. A Finnish passport or national ID card is sufficient. No border check exists on flights between Nordic countries, though airlines may verify your identity at boarding.
For stays over 3 months, register with the Registers Iceland office (Thjodskra) and get a kennitala (national ID number). This is required to open a bank account, sign a lease, or get a phone contract. Bring proof of employment or enrollment and your passport.
Icelandair and Finnair connect Helsinki to Reykjavik (Keflavik). Iceland uses the Icelandic krona (ISK). Cards are accepted everywhere, even for small purchases. ATMs at Keflavik airport dispense ISK. Iceland is in Schengen but not in the EU, so customs rules differ. Duty-free alcohol at Keflavik is worth buying since alcohol prices in Iceland are among the highest in Europe.
HEL–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to KEF
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways and Icelandair. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HEL to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to KEF ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,519 miles (2,444 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via INN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.