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

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1,178 mi airlines 51/wk
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AI7091
AI Air India
7M8
7:35 AM
GMT
10:50 AM
GMT
3h 15m
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FI450
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:35 AM
GMT
10:50 AM
GMT
3h 15m
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EK3388
EK Emirates
32Q
7:35 AM
GMT
10:50 AM
GMT
3h 15m
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BA895
BA British
32N
11:50 AM
GMT
3:00 PM
GMT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FI454
FI Icelandair
7M8
4:20 PM
GMT
7:30 PM
GMT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AI7093
AI Air India
7M8
4:20 PM
GMT
7:30 PM
GMT
3h 10m
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EK3390
EK Emirates
7M8
4:20 PM
GMT
7:30 PM
GMT
3h 10m
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BA897
BA British
32Q
5:55 PM
GMT
8:55 PM
GMT
3h
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BA894
BA British
32N
7:30 AM
GMT T5
10:50 AM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FI451
FI Icelandair
7M9
12:15 PM
GMT T2
3:30 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AI7092
AI Air India
7M8
12:15 PM
GMT T2
3:30 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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EK3389
EK Emirates
7M8
12:15 PM
GMT T2
3:30 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA896
BA British
32Q
1:40 PM
GMT T5
5:05 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK3391
EK Emirates
7M8
8:35 PM
GMT T2
11:55 PM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FI455
FI Icelandair
32Q
8:35 PM
GMT T2
11:55 PM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI7094
AI Air India
7M8
8:35 PM
GMT T2
11:55 PM
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3h 20m
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Reykjavík to London
4 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 1,178 mi 3h nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

KEF–LHR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, Emirates and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 1,178 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 14 7M8 3h10-3h15 Star Alliance
EK Emirates 14 32Q, 7M8 3h10-3h15
FI Icelandair 14 7M8 3h10-3h15
BA British Airways 9 32N, 32Q 3h-3h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – BA
32Q Airbus A321neo – BA, EK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, EK, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FI (28 flights/wk, 55%)
Star Alliance: AI (14 flights/wk, 27%)
Oneworld: BA (9 flights/wk, 18%)
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 LHR direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
51
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,367
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
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,178 mi / 1,895 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 15m.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

KEF–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to London route.
Route details
Distance1,178 mi / 1,895 km
Flight time3h to 3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights51 out / 51 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,178 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, British Airways, Emirates and Icelandair.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from KEF to LHR. The return direction has about 51 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGW, GLA, ARN, ZRH, DUB, TFS, WAW, CDG, FCO, BER, BRU, BWI, FRA, RDU, PIT, MAN, LTN, YYZ, MUC, ATL, AMS, DUS, ORD, BCN, BUD, PDX, STN, PRG, EWR, IAD, EDI, MXP, OSL, CPH, RIX, BOS, YVR, NCL, BRS, HEL, JFK, LIS, AGP, SEA, MIA, MSP, MCO and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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 LHR

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, British Airways, Emirates and Icelandair. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KEF to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to LHR ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,178 miles (1,895 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via LGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.