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

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Reykjavík to Zaventem
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,335 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

KEF–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 7 7M8 3h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KEF to BRU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
STN ~5h 30m AGP ~11h 10m DUB ~11h 35m BUD ~11h 50m WAW ~14h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,571
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Zaventem is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · BRU: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 7:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Brussels Airport take approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,335 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Emirates.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KEF to BRU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STN, AGP, DUB, BUD, WAW, FCO, AMS, BOS, MXP, ATL, ARN, MIA, MUC, BCN, RIX, BER, CPH, LHR, FRA, OSL, MAN, HEL, PRG, LIS, JFK, ZRH, CDG, ALC, ORD, NRT, LPA, TFS, EWR and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zaventem is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from BRU 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 BRU

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KEF to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to BRU ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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