Reykjavík to Barcelona (KEF–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KEF Airport Page →
1,852 mi airlines 16/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 5h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK3364cs
EK Emirates
76W
8:25 AM
GMT
2:45 PM
CEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI596+1
FI Icelandair
7M9
8:25 AM
GMT
2:45 PM
CEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LL5058
LL Level
320
8:45 PM
GMT
3:10 AM+1
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY6013
VY Vueling
32A
9:10 PM
GMT
3:35 AM+1
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3365cs
EK Emirates
75W
3:45 PM
CEST T2
6:20 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI597+1
FI Icelandair
7M9
4:23 PM
CEST T2
6:38 PM
GMT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LL5057
LL Level
320
5:25 PM
CEST T1
8:00 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY6012
VY Vueling
32A
5:25 PM
CEST T1
8:00 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reykjavík to Barcelona
3 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,852 mi 4h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 68 1-stop hubs

KEF–BCN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, Level and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 1,852 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–BCN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair Also: EK 6 7M9 4h20 EK
LL Level 2 320 4h25
VY Vueling 2 32A 4h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – LL
32A Airbus A320 – VY
76W Boeing 767-300ER – EK
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI + LL + VY (10 flights/wk, 100%)
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 BCN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to BCN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,846
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
Barcelona is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · BCN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 8:00 PM in Barcelona.
Distance & Flight Time
1,852 mi / 2,981 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 25m.
Getting from BCN

Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.

Barcelona Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.

Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.

KEF–BCN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Barcelona route.
Route details
Distance1,852 mi / 2,981 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to BCN flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,852 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Icelandair, Level and Vueling. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from KEF to BCN. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFS, BRS, LPL, EMA, BHX, NCL, STN, ORY, LBA, BIO, DUS, LEI, XRY, ZAG, SPU, TIV, LPA, OSL, MAN, BRU, EDI, OPO, VIE, BER, PHL, GLA, WAW, RIX, BOS, FLL, GDN, BSL, ATL, NCE, AMS, HEL, ZRH, DUB, KTW, FRA, BLL, PRG, VNO, CDG, ORD, CPH, ALC, DFW, BUD, LTN, MXP, LGW, AGP, LHR, MUC, SFO, LIS, LAX, SJC, JFK, ARN, FCO, EWR, FAO, BGO, IAD, YYZ and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Barcelona is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from BCN to KEF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from KEF to BCN

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair, Level and Vueling. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KEF to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to BCN ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,852 miles (2,981 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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