Reykjavík to Rome (KEF–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KEF–FCO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Emirates and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 2,063 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 75W | 4h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 7M9 | 4h40 | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 75W | 4h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KEF: GMT · FCO: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 7:00 PM in Rome.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
KEF–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KEF to FCO
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Emirates and Icelandair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
KEF to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KEF to FCO ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,063 miles (3,319 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via EDI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.