Reykjavík to Manchester, Greater Manchester (KEF–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KEF–MAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Emirates and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 1,027 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 10 | 320 | 2h29-2h40 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 7M8 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 7M8 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| BY Britannia Airways Ltd. | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Reykjavík
| Metric | KEF→MAN | AEY→MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KEF | – | 176 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
KEF: GMT · MAN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
KEF–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KEF to MAN
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd., Emirates, Icelandair and easyJet. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
KEF to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KEF to MAN ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,027 miles (1,653 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BFS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akureyri (AEY).