Reykjavík to London (KEF–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KEF Airport Page →
1,203 mi airlines 39/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 25m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FI470+4
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:35 AM
GMT
11:45 AM
BST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3384cs
EK Emirates
7M8
7:40 AM
GMT
10:55 AM
BST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI472+3
FI Icelandair
7M8
10:25 AM
GMT
2:35 PM
BST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5615cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
10:30 AM
GMT
2:40 PM
BST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7089cs
AI Air India
7M8
10:30 AM
GMT
2:40 PM
BST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3386cs
EK Emirates
7M8
10:30 AM
GMT
2:40 PM
BST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3385cs
EK Emirates
7M8
11:55 AM
BST TN
3:20 PM
GMT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI471+4
FI Icelandair
7M8
1:00 PM
BST TN
3:15 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3387cs
EK Emirates
7M8
3:40 PM
BST TN
5:55 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5614cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
3:40 PM
BST TN
5:55 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI473+3
FI Icelandair
7M8
3:40 PM
BST TN
5:55 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7090cs
AI Air India
7M8
3:40 PM
BST TN
5:55 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reykjavík to London
3 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 1,203 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

KEF–LGW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, easyJet and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,203 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair Also: AI, EK, TP 11 7M8 3h10 AI, EK, TP
U2 easyJet 1
BY TUI Airways 0
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, EK, FI, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + FI + U2 (12 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 LGW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,267
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.

Other ways to reach London from Reykjavík

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric KEF→LGW AEY→LGW
Distance from KEF 176 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 39 2
Flight time 2h 15m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of KEF with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
London is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 7:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,203 mi / 1,935 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 3h 10m.
Getting from LGW

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.

London Climate

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

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to London route.
Route details
Distance1,203 mi / 1,935 km
Flight time2h 15m to 3h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights39 out / 39 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,203 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: TUI Airways, Icelandair and easyJet. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from KEF to LGW. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFS, AEY, ORY, DUS, BIO, WAW, SPU, LEI, TIV, LPA, GLA, DUB, YHZ, FNC, AMS, FRA, EDI, LHR, PRG, TFS, BCN, BUD, MIA, JFK, RIX, HEL, CDG, NCE, ZRH, MUC, OSL, BSL, YYZ, MXP, FCO, BGO, BLL, CPH, ALC, ARN, LIS, BER, YUL, FAO, BOS, OPO, AGP and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from LGW to KEF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AEY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LGW

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways, Icelandair and easyJet. With 39 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 15 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,203 miles (1,935 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BFS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akureyri (AEY).