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

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1,852 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK3364cs
EK Emirates
7M8
8:25 AM
GMT
2:45 PM
CEST
4h 20m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI596+1
FI Icelandair
7M8
8:25 AM
GMT
2:45 PM
CEST
4h 20m
48%
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
8:45 PM
GMT
3:10 AM+1
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI597+1
FI Icelandair
7M8
3:43 PM
CEST T2
6:14 PM
GMT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3365cs
EK Emirates
7M8
3:45 PM
CEST T2
6:20 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LL5057
LL Level
320
5:25 PM
CEST T1
8:00 PM
GMT
4h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY6012
VY Vueling
32A
5:50 PM
CEST T1
8:25 PM
GMT
4h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 6h EKFITK FRIBLA Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Barcelona flights
LGW London 6h 10m AIEKFI BABYIB London (LGW) to Barcelona flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 6h 20m AIEKFI AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Barcelona flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 20m AIEKFI CIG3GA Amsterdam (AMS) to Barcelona flights
ZRH Zurich 6h 25m AIEKFI ACIBLA Zurich (ZRH) to Barcelona flights
LHR London 6h 26m AIBAEK BAIBLA London (LHR) to Barcelona flights
EDI Edinburgh 6h 42m FIU2 FRLLRK Edinburgh (EDI) to Barcelona flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 43m AIEKFI AVFRIB Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Barcelona flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 45m AIEKFI AVDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Barcelona flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h 50m AIAYEK D8FRLL Copenhagen (CPH) to Barcelona flights
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Reykjavík to Barcelona
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,852 mi 4h 23m nonstop +2h ahead

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 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7M8 4h20 EK
LL Level 2 320 4h25
VY Vueling 2 32A 4h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – LL
32A Airbus A320 – VY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, 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
1
flight
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
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to BCN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,302
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 23m gate to gate.
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 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,852 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from KEF to BCN: Icelandair, Level and Vueling.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Manchester, London Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle.
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 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KEF to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to BCN is about 4 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,852 miles (2,981 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Manchester, London Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.