Reykjavík to Helsinki (Vantaa) (KEF–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,519 mi airlines 37/wk
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FI342
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:30 AM
GMT
12:55 PM
EET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6816
AY Finnair
7M8
7:30 AM
GMT
12:55 PM
EET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AY996
AY Finnair
319
9:45 AM
GMT
3:05 PM
EET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA6026
BA British
32B
10:00 AM
GMT
3:25 PM
EET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY992
AY Finnair
320
10:00 AM
GMT
3:25 PM
EET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AY994
AY Finnair
E90
6:00 PM
GMT
11:25 PM+1
EET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AY995
AY Finnair
E90
7:05 AM
EET T2
9:00 AM
GMT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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BA6046
BA British
32B
7:20 AM
EET TT2
9:15 AM
GMT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AY991
AY Finnair
32B
7:20 AM
EET
9:15 AM
GMT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI343
FI Icelandair
32Q
1:55 PM
EET
3:55 PM
GMT
4h
M T W T F S S
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AY6817
AY Finnair
7M8
1:55 PM
EET T2
3:55 PM
GMT
4h
M T W T F S S
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Reykjavík to Helsinki (Vantaa)
3 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 1,519 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

KEF–HEL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, British Airways and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 1,519 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 23 319, 320, 7M8, E90 3h20-3h25 Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 32B 3h25 Oneworld
FI Icelandair 7 7M8 3h25
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
320 Airbus A320 – AY
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – BA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AY, FI
E90 Embraer 190 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + BA (30 flights/wk, 81%)
Unaffiliated: FI (7 flights/wk, 19%)
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 HEL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,021
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
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · HEL: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 8:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,519 mi / 2,444 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 25m.

KEF–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,519 mi / 2,444 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights37 out / 31 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,519 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways and Icelandair.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from KEF to HEL. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WAW, ARN, BER, LGW, IAD, STN, RIX, EDI, MUC, JFK, AMS, FRA, CPH, OSL, TFS, PRG, MXP, FCO, BUD, DUB, BCN, DUS, LHR, CDG, GDN, ALC, LPA, NRT, MAN, BRU, ZRH, LIS, AGP and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from HEL 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 HEL

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways and Icelandair. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KEF to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to HEL ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,519 miles (2,444 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via WAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.