Reykjavík to Frankfurt am Main (KEF–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,492 mi airlines 41/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LH847
LH Lufthansa
32Q
12:25 AM
GMT
5:55 AM
CEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3328cs
EK Emirates
32Q
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI520+3
FI Icelandair
7M9
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK8563cs
TK Turkish
7M9
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7085cs
AI Air India
7M8
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI522
FI Icelandair
7M8
10:30 AM
GMT
4:20 PM
CEST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH845
LH Lufthansa
321
2:20 PM
GMT
7:50 PM
CEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI525
FI Icelandair
7M8
8:30 AM
CEST T2
10:05 AM
GMT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH844
LH Lufthansa
32Q
11:10 AM
CEST T1
12:55 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI521+3
FI Icelandair
7M9
2:00 PM
CEST T2
3:45 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7086cs
AI Air India
7M8
2:00 PM
CEST T2
3:45 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3329cs
EK Emirates
32Q
2:00 PM
CEST T2
3:45 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI523
FI Icelandair
7M8
5:10 PM
CEST T2
6:45 PM
GMT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH846
LH Lufthansa
32Q
10:10 PM
CEST T1
11:35 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Reykjavík to Frankfurt am Main
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 1,492 mi 3h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

KEF–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 1,492 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair Also: AI, EK, TK 11 7M8, 7M9 3h40-3h50 AI, EK, TK
LH Lufthansa 9 321, 32Q 3h30
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – LH
32Q Airbus A321neo – EK, LH
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, FI
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – FI, TK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI + LH (20 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 FRA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,345
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
Frankfurt am Main is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 8:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
1,492 mi / 2,401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m to 3h 50m.
Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

KEF–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance1,492 mi / 2,401 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 40 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,492 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Icelandair and Lufthansa. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from KEF to FRA. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NCL, DUS, BHX, ZAG, SPU, BIO, ALC, XRY, LGW, VIE, FNC, LPA, LGG, KTW, VNO, YHZ, TFS, WAW, BUD, GDN, PHL, GLA, MUC, BLL, RIX, ATL, BCN, IAH, OSL, CPH, PRG, ARN, LHR, BGO, AGP, MXP, IAD, DFW, AMS, NLU, EDI, LAS, HEL, SFO, ZRH, BSL, JFK, BER, NCE, CDG, LAX, DUB, LIS, MAN, OPO, ORD, BRU, YYZ, FCO, NRT, FAO, BOS, RDU, EWR, SEA, MIA, YVR, DEN and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from FRA 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 FRA

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair and Lufthansa. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KEF to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to FRA ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,401 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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