Reykjavík to Zaventem (KEF–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,335 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK3300cs
EK Emirates
7M9
7:35 AM
GMT
12:55 PM
CEST
3h 20m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5621cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
7:35 AM
GMT
12:55 PM
CEST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI554+3
FI Icelandair
7M9
7:35 AM
GMT
12:55 PM
CEST
3h 20m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3301cs
EK Emirates
7M9
1:50 PM
CEST
3:10 PM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5620cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
1:50 PM
CEST
3:10 PM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI555+3
FI Icelandair
7M8
1:50 PM
CEST
3:10 PM
GMT
3h 20m
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
EDI Edinburgh 4h 50m FIU2 NHSN Edinburgh (EDI) to Zaventem flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 55m AIEKFI 6EGAKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Zaventem flights
LHR London 5h 15m AIBAEK ACB6BA London (LHR) to Zaventem flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 30m AIEKFI ACAILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zaventem flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 5h 43m AYDYEK A3ACCX Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Zaventem flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 48m AIAYEK A3ACCX Copenhagen (CPH) to Zaventem flights
GVA Geneva 6h 10m FI ACETLX Geneva (GVA) to Zaventem flights
DUB Dublin 6h 15m EKFITP B6EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Zaventem flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 35m AIEKFI AZNHSN Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Zaventem flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 6h 40m AIEKFI SNWB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Zaventem flights
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Reykjavík to Zaventem
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,335 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

KEF–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair Also: EK, TP 7 7M9 3h20 EK, TP
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TP
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – EK, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (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 BRU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,613
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
Zaventem is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 8:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from BRU

The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.

Zaventem Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.

KEF–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Brussels Airport take about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,335 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KEF to BRU: Icelandair.
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 Edinburgh, Amsterdam and London Heathrow.
Zaventem is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from BRU 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 BRU

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KEF to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to BRU is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edinburgh, Amsterdam and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.