Istanbul to Reykjavík (IST–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IST Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 46 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IST and KEF. Nearest airports to IST with scheduled service: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 40 mi) · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 43 mi) · Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 83 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 7h 25m 6EFIMS → AFAYDY Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Reykjavík flights
CPH Copenhagen 7h 30m 3U6EFI → EKFISK Copenhagen (CPH) to Reykjavík flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne 7h 30m TK → FI Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Reykjavík flights
PRG Prague 7h 38m 3U6EBR → EKFI Prague (PRG) to Reykjavík flights
AMS Amsterdam 7h 40m 6EAMFI → AIEKFI Amsterdam (AMS) to Reykjavík flights
WAW Warsaw 7h 45m LOTK → LOW6 Warsaw (WAW) to Reykjavík flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 7h 58m 3U6EFI → EKFITP Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Reykjavík flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h FILHNH → AIEKFI Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Reykjavík flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 8h 3m 3U6EAF → AIEKFI Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Reykjavík flights
ARN Stockholm 8h 8m 6EFIMS → AYEKFI Stockholm (ARN) to Reykjavík flights
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Istanbul to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IST and KEF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
OSL ~7h 25m CPH ~7h 30m LGG ~7h 30m PRG ~7h 38m AMS ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,265
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Reykjavík is 3 hours behind Istanbul.
IST: +03 · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 3:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to KEF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Oslo-Gardermoen, Copenhagen Kastrup and Liège.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KEF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Reykjavík is 3 hours behind Istanbul.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Oslo-Gardermoen, Copenhagen Kastrup and Liège. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.