Reykjavík to Istanbul (KEF–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KEF Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 47 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between KEF and IST. Nearest airports to KEF with scheduled service: Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV, 23 mi) · Ísafjörður Airport (IFJ, 144 mi) · Akureyri International Airport (AEY, 176 mi)
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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
BUD Budapest 7h 20m W6 → 6EGFQR Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul flights
MUC Munich 7h 25m 4YEKFI → 3UFIGF Munich (MUC) to Istanbul flights
AMS Amsterdam 7h 25m AIEKFI → 6EFIGF Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 7h 30m EKFITK → 6EFITG Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Istanbul flights
ARN Stockholm 7h 35m AYEKFI → 6EFIMS Stockholm (ARN) to Istanbul flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 7h 45m AIEKFI → 3UFILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Istanbul flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 8h 5m AIEKFI → 3U6EAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Istanbul flights
VIE Vienna 8h 15m OS → 6EBRGF Vienna (VIE) to Istanbul flights
BRU Zaventem 8h 15m EKFITP → 6EFIGF Zaventem (BRU) to Istanbul flights
PRG Prague 8h 15m EKFI → 6EBRGF Prague (PRG) to Istanbul flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Reykjavík to Istanbul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BUD ~7h 20m MUC ~7h 25m AMS ~7h 25m MAN ~7h 30m ARN ~7h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,374
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 9:00 PM in Istanbul.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KEF–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Istanbul route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to IST flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Munich and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IST and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Munich and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.