Reykjavík to Madrid (KEF–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
IB1926+1
IB Iberia
32Q
12:40 AM
GMT
7:05 AM
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5936cs
VY Vueling
32Q
12:40 AM
GMT
7:05 AM
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1925+1
IB Iberia
32Q
9:30 PM
CEST T4
11:55 PM
GMT
4h 25m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5935cs
VY Vueling
32Q
9:30 PM
CEST T4
11:55 PM
GMT
4h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
LTN Luton, Luton 6h 20m U2 U2W9 Luton, Luton (LTN) to Madrid flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 6h 20m AIEKFI AFARG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Madrid flights
BCN Barcelona 6h 36m EKFILL ATAVAY Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 40m AIEKFI ARAYBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Madrid flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 6h 45m EKFITK FRIBLA Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Madrid flights
LHR London 6h 55m AIBAEK BAIBJL London (LHR) to Madrid flights
BSL Bâle / Mulhouse 7h 10m U2 U2 Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Madrid flights
ZRH Zurich 7h 15m AIEKFI EYIBJL Zurich (ZRH) to Madrid flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 7h 35m AYDYEK ATDYIB Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Madrid flights
CPH Copenhagen 7h 39m AIAYEK AMD8FR Copenhagen (CPH) to Madrid flights
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Reykjavík to Madrid
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,796 mi 4h 25m nonstop +2h ahead

KEF–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 1,796 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia Also: VY 2 32Q 4h25 Oneworld VY
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – IB, VY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (2 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 MAD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,595
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
+2h
Madrid is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 8:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
1,796 mi / 2,890 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

KEF–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance1,796 mi / 2,890 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take about 4h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,796 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KEF to MAD: Iberia.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Luton, Charles de Gaulle and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MAD 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.
Madrid is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from MAD to KEF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MAD

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KEF to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to MAD is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,796 miles (2,890 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Luton, Charles de Gaulle and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.