Reykjavík to Munich (KEF–MUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KEF–MUC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Icelandair and Airbus Transport International lead the route. The flight covers 1,673 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 7 | 7M8 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 7M8 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| 4Y Airbus Transport International | 6 | 32A | 3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KEF: GMT · MUC: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 7:00 PM in Munich.
S8 S-Bahn to Marienplatz (central Munich) takes 40 minutes (€13.60). S1 offers an alternative route. Both run every 20 minutes, starting from around 4am. The Airport City Day Ticket (€12.80) covers all city zones and is worth buying if making multiple journeys.
Lufthansa Airport Bus to Hauptbahnhof costs €12 (45 min). Taxis to central Munich run €65–80. For Nuremberg, ICE trains run from the airport station via Munich Hauptbahnhof. The terminal complex (T1 and T2) is efficiently laid out with short walks between check-in and gates.
Continental climate at 453m elevation. Winters (December–February) bring regular snowfall and temperatures of −5 to 3°C. The airport is well-equipped for winter operations and rarely closes for snow, but heavy snowfall and black ice cause delays. Munich can be hit by Föhn wind events: a warm alpine wind that reduces visibility and generates turbulence.
Summers are warm (22–28°C) with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. These can be severe enough to ground aircraft temporarily. Spring and fall are pleasant but variable. October is reliably clear and often the best month for connections.
KEF–MUC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KEF to MUC
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Munich Airport (MUC) are connected by nonstop service from Airbus Transport International, Emirates and Icelandair. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
KEF to MUC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KEF to MUC ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,673 miles (2,692 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.