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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FI596
FI Icelandair
7M8
9:26 AM
GMT
2:43 PM
CET
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY6013
VY Vueling
32A
8:45 PM
GMT
3:10 AM+1
CET
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI597
FI Icelandair
7M8
12:24 PM
CET T2
3:50 PM
GMT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3365
EK Emirates
7M8
2:45 PM
CET T2
6:20 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY6012
VY Vueling
32A
5:25 PM
CET T1
8:00 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Reykjavík to Barcelona
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,852 mi 4h 17m nonstop +1h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

KEF–BCN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 1,852 miles in approximately 4h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 48 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 6 7M8 4h17
VY Vueling 1 32A 4h25
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – VY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI + VY (7 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
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to BCN.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,201
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
Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · BCN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 7:00 PM in Barcelona.
Distance & Flight Time
1,852 mi / 2,981 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 17m 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 17m to 4h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 15 return
1-stop connections48 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 17m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,852 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Icelandair and Vueling.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KEF to BCN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GLA, EMA, LPL, BFS, BHX, HEL, BRU, CDG, WAW, AGP, DUB, GDN, ZRH, LGW, BER, MAN, FRA, DUS, EDI, ATL, BOS, FLL, ORD, LTN, AMS, MUC, MXP, LHR, ORY, RIX, LIS, NCL, ALC, OSL, CPH, STN, BRS, BUD, SJC, LBA, ARN, FCO, LPA, EWR, PRG, JFK, MIA and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from BCN 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 BCN

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair and Vueling. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KEF to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to BCN ranges from 4 hours 17 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,852 miles (2,981 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.