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

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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 6EDYFI → AFAYDY Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Reykjavík flights
PRG Prague 7h 30m 6EGFHY → EKFI Prague (PRG) to Reykjavík flights
AMS Amsterdam 7h 50m 6EAMFI → AIEKFI Amsterdam (AMS) to Reykjavík flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 7h 58m 6EFIPK → EKFITP Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Reykjavík flights
CPH Copenhagen 8h 6EFIGF → ASAYEK Copenhagen (CPH) to Reykjavík flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h ACFILA → AIASEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Reykjavík flights
LHR London 8h 4m 6EAVBA → AIBAEK London (LHR) to Reykjavík flights
ARN Stockholm 8h 5m 6EFIMS → AYEKFI Stockholm (ARN) to Reykjavík flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 8h 20m 3U6EAF → AIASEK Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Reykjavík flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 25m 6ELAPK → AIEKFI Ferno (VA) (MXP) 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
63
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
OSL ~7h 25m PRG ~7h 30m AMS ~7h 50m MAN ~7h 58m CPH ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,085
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, Václav Havel and Amsterdam.
Reykjavík is 3 hours behind Istanbul.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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, Václav Havel and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.