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

KEF Airport Page →
1,492 mi airlines charter/private 59/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 8m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AI7087cs
AI Air India
7M8
12:50 AM
GMT
6:25 AM
CEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK9254cs
TK Turkish
7M8
12:50 AM
GMT
6:25 AM
CEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3332cs
EK Emirates
7M8
12:50 AM
GMT
6:25 AM
CEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI524+3
FI Icelandair
7M8
12:50 AM
GMT
6:25 AM
CEST
3h 35m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH847
LH Lufthansa
32Q
1:06 AM
GMT
6:18 AM
CEST
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7085cs
AI Air India
7M9
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3328cs
EK Emirates
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
FI520+3
FI Icelandair
7M9
7:20 AM
GMT
1:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7088cs
AI Air India
7M8
7:25 AM
CEST T3
9:10 AM
GMT
3h 45m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3333cs
EK Emirates
7M8
7:25 AM
CEST T3
9:10 AM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS5564cs
AS Alaska
7M8
7:25 AM
CEST T3
9:10 AM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI525+3
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:25 AM
CEST T3
9:10 AM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH844
LH Lufthansa
32Q
11:20 AM
CEST T1
1:05 PM
GMT
3h 45m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7086cs
AI Air India
7M9
2:00 PM
CEST T3
3:45 PM
GMT
3h 45m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI521+3
FI Icelandair
7M8
2:00 PM
CEST T3
3:45 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3329cs
EK Emirates
7M9
2:00 PM
CEST T3
3:45 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH846
LH Lufthansa
321
9:45 PM
CEST T1
11:30 PM
GMT
3h 45m
44%
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
AMS Amsterdam 5h 10m AIEKFI 6EA3AI Amsterdam (AMS) to Frankfurt am Main flights
EDI Edinburgh 5h 25m FIU2 LHLOOS Edinburgh (EDI) to Frankfurt am Main flights
LGW London 5h 35m AIEKFI DE London (LGW) to Frankfurt am Main flights
MUC Munich 5h 40m 4YEKFI 4YAIAZ Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt am Main flights
LHR London 5h 47m AIBAEK A3AVB6 London (LHR) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 50m AIEKFI 4YA3AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
PRG Prague 5h 55m EKFI ACAIAZ Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
DUB Dublin 5h 55m EKFITP AIAZB6 Dublin (DUB) to Frankfurt am Main flights
ZRH Zurich 6h AIEKFI AZDEET Zurich (ZRH) to Frankfurt am Main flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 6h AYDYEK A3AICX Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Frankfurt am Main flights
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Reykjavík to Frankfurt am Main
2 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,492 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 14 7M8, 7M9 3h35-3h40 AI, EK, TK
LH Lufthansa 5 32Q 3h12
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – LH
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, EK, FI, TK
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AI, EK, FI, TK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI + LH (19 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
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,258
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 35m gate to gate.
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 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights59 out / 56 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,492 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from KEF to FRA: Icelandair and Lufthansa.
This route has frequent 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 Amsterdam, Edinburgh and London Gatwick.
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.
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 FRA

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair and Lufthansa. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KEF to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to FRA is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,401 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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