Reykjavík to Seoul (KEF–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 15h 25m AYDYEK ET Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Seoul flights
CPH Copenhagen 16h 5m AIAYEK SK Copenhagen (CPH) to Seoul flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 16h 43m AIEKFI KEOZ Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Seoul flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 17h 5m AIEKFI AFKEKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Seoul flights
LHR London 17h 20m AIBAEK KEOZVS London (LHR) to Seoul flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 17h 34m AYFIJL AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Seoul flights
MUC Munich 17h 38m 4YEKFI AZLH Munich (MUC) to Seoul flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 8m AIEKFI KELHOZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Seoul flights
LIS Lisbon 18h 15m FITP KE Lisbon (LIS) to Seoul flights
BUD Budapest 18h 58m W6 KEOZ Budapest (BUD) to Seoul flights
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Reykjavík to Seoul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between KEF and ICN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,772
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
+9h
Seoul is 9 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

KEF–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Seoul route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to ICN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Oslo-Gardermoen, Copenhagen Kastrup and Milan Malpensa.
Seoul is 9 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Oslo-Gardermoen, Copenhagen Kastrup and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.