Reykjavík to Copenhagen (KEF–CPH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,332 mi airlines 62/wk
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FI204
FI Icelandair
76W
7:35 AM
GMT
11:45 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6832
AY Finnair
76W
7:35 AM
GMT
11:45 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EK3306
EK Emirates
32Q
7:35 AM
GMT
11:45 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7083
AI Air India
7M9
7:35 AM
GMT
11:45 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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SK596
SK S
32N
11:35 AM
GMT
3:40 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI212
FI Icelandair
75W
3:39 PM
GMT
7:47 PM
CET
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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EK3312
EK Emirates
75W
4:15 PM
GMT
8:25 PM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EK3314
EK Emirates
7M8
4:15 PM
GMT
8:20 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI216
FI Icelandair
7M8
4:15 PM
GMT
8:20 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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SK2596
SK S
32N
5:35 PM
GMT
9:40 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FI201
FI Icelandair
7M8
6:15 AM
CET T2
8:40 AM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK3305
EK Emirates
7M8
6:15 AM
CET T2
8:40 AM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AI7084
AI Air India
7M8
6:15 AM
CET T2
8:40 AM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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FI205
FI Icelandair
32Q
12:55 PM
CET T2
3:25 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EK3307
EK Emirates
32Q
12:55 PM
CET T2
3:25 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AY6827
AY Finnair
76W
12:55 PM
CET T2
3:25 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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SK949
SK S
12:57 PM
CET
3:17 PM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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SK925
SK S
1:45 PM
CET
4:15 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FI213
FI Icelandair
7M8
8:50 PM
CET T2
11:20 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3313
EK Emirates
75W
9:25 PM
CET T2
11:55 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FI217
FI Icelandair
7M8
9:30 PM
CET T2
11:55 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Reykjavík to Copenhagen
5 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 1,332 mi 3h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

KEF–CPH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Icelandair and SAS lead the route. The flight covers 1,332 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–CPH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 19 32Q, 75W, 7M8 3h05-3h10
FI Icelandair 18 75W, 76W, 7M8 3h05-3h10
SK SAS 14 32N 3h05 Star Alliance
AY Finnair 7 76W 3h10 Oneworld
AI Air India 4 7M9 3h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – SK
32Q Airbus A321neo – EK
75W Boeing 757-200 Winglets – EK, FI
76W Boeing 767-300ER – AY, FI
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FI
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FI (37 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: AI + SK (18 flights/wk, 29%)
Oneworld: AY (7 flights/wk, 11%)
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 CPH direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to CPH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,746
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
Copenhagen is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · CPH: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 7:00 PM in Copenhagen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,332 mi / 2,144 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 10m.
Getting from CPH

The Metro M2 runs every 4–6 minutes from the airport station to central Copenhagen (15 min, DKK 36 on Rejsekort). DSB regional trains depart for Copenhagen Central Station (13 min) and continue to Malmö (Sweden) via the Øresund Bridge (35 min total from airport). Taxis from arrivals to the city centre cost DKK 250–350; Uber also operates.Terminal 3 (international) and Terminal 2 (domestic/Schengen) are connected by a covered walkway. Rental car desks are in Terminal 3 arrivals. CPH is also a ferry hub; routes to Oslo (DFDS) and Bornholm depart from Copenhagen's harbour, accessible via city transit.

Copenhagen Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently overcast at −2 to 5°C with rain, sleet, and occasional snow. Copenhagen is better prepared for winter operations than many European cities, but heavy snowfall still causes delays. Fog is a seasonal disruption risk, particularly October through January.

Summers (June–August) are mild and pleasant at 18–24°C with long daylight hours and generally good flying conditions. Wind from the southwest can be strong year-round. CPH has a crosswind reputation. Spring and autumn are transitional and variable.

KEF–CPH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Copenhagen route.
Route details
Distance1,332 mi / 2,144 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights62 out / 56 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: CPH
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to CPH flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,332 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Finnair, Emirates, Icelandair and SAS.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from KEF to CPH. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BER, BHX, GOH, STN, BUD, BRU, MAN, CDG, ZRH, WAW, YYZ, ORD, LGW, IAD, ATL, AMS, OSL, LIS, RIX, BCN, MUC, FRA, MXP, LHR, HEL, GDN, FAE, DUS, ALC, ARN, EDI, DUB, ORY, BRS, PRG, AGP, FCO, LPA, TFS, JFK, BOS, EWR and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Copenhagen is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from CPH 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 CPH

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Finnair, Emirates, Icelandair and SAS. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KEF to CPH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to CPH ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,332 miles (2,144 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.