Reykjavík to Amsterdam (KEF–AMS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,266 mi airlines 37/wk
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FI506
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:20 AM
GMT
11:35 AM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7077
AI Air India
32Q
7:40 AM
GMT
11:55 AM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3352
EK Emirates
7M8
7:40 AM
GMT
11:55 AM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI500
FI Icelandair
32Q
7:40 AM
GMT
11:55 AM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI504
FI Icelandair
7M8
4:00 PM
GMT
8:20 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3354
EK Emirates
7M8
4:00 PM
GMT
8:20 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HV6886
HV Transavia
32Q
7:00 PM
GMT
11:10 PM+1
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HV6888
HV Transavia
32Q
8:05 PM
GMT
12:15 AM+1
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI507
FI Icelandair
7M8
12:35 PM
CET T1
3:05 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3353
EK Emirates
7M9
12:55 PM
CET T1
3:25 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI501
FI Icelandair
32Q
12:55 PM
CET
3:25 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7078
AI Air India
32Q
12:55 PM
CET T1
3:25 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HV6885
HV Transavia
73H
3:35 PM
CET T1
6:00 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HV6887
HV Transavia
73H
4:40 PM
CET T1
7:05 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7100
AI Air India
737
9:15 PM
CET
11:45 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI505
FI Icelandair
7M8
9:15 PM
CET T1
11:45 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3355
EK Emirates
7M8
9:15 PM
CET
11:45 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Reykjavík to Amsterdam
4 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 1,266 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

KEF–AMS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, Emirates and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 1,266 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–AMS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 15 32Q, 7M8 3h15-3h20
EK Emirates 8 7M8 3h15-3h20
AI Air India 7 32Q 3h15 Star Alliance
HV Transavia 7 32Q 3h10
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AI, FI, HV
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FI + HV (30 flights/wk, 81%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KEF to AMS direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to AMS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,747
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
Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · AMS: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 7:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Distance & Flight Time
1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 20m.
Getting from AMS

Trains depart directly from inside the terminal (Schiphol Plaza) to Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). Direct intercity trains also serve Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven without requiring transfers. NS Hispeed connects to Brussels (1h 50m) and Paris CDG (3h 20m).

Taxis use a meter; Amsterdam Centraal costs €35–50. Ride-hail apps (Uber, Bolt) are cheaper at €25–40. Car rental agencies are at the terminal. Bus 397 to Leidseplein is the budget option (€5.50).

Amsterdam Climate

Temperate maritime climate, mild and frequently overcast year-round. Winters are cold (0–7°C) with regular rain and occasional snow or freezing fog. AMS handles de-icing efficiently but heavy snowfall (rare) causes cascading delays across the network. Fog is the primary winter disruption risk, particularly November through February.

Summers are warm (17–24°C) with long days and moderate rain. Thunderstorms in July–August cause brief but sharp delays. Strong crosswinds from the North Sea affect small aircraft year-round. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season.

KEF–AMS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Amsterdam route.
Route details
Distance1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights37 out / 38 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to AMS flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,266 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Emirates, Icelandair and Transavia.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from KEF to AMS. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LPL, DUB, TEB, GLA, LGW, ZRH, AGP, TFS, STN, MXP, BOS, YYZ, DUS, MAN, WAW, ATL, FRA, RIX, BUD, EDI, BCN, LTN, ORD, GDN, CPH, OSL, LHR, LBA, NCL, MUC, HEL, BRS, BHX, PRG, BER, BRU, CDG, LIS, ARN, BFS, JFK, FCO, ALC, ORY, NRT, LPA, EWR, MIA, MSP, IAD, PDX, SEA, YVR and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from AMS to KEF 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 KEF to AMS

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Emirates, Icelandair and Transavia. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KEF to AMS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to AMS ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,266 miles (2,038 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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