Reykjavík to London (KEF–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KEF–LGW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Air India and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,203 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 8 | 320 | 2h58-3h10 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 7M8 | 3h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 7M8 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 7M8 | 3h09 | – | – | – |
| BY Britannia Airways Ltd. | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Reykjavík
| Metric | KEF→LGW | AEY→LGW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KEF | – | 176 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 58m | 2h 54m |
Travel Essentials
KEF: GMT · LGW: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 6:00 PM in London.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
KEF–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KEF to LGW
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Britannia Airways Ltd., Emirates, Icelandair and easyJet. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KEF to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KEF to LGW ranges from 2 hours 58 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,203 miles (1,935 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akureyri (AEY).