Reykjavík to Tampa (KEF–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
PIT Pittsburgh 9h 27m FI MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Tampa flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 9h 40m FI DLF9MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Tampa flights
JFK New York 9h 47m AFDLFI AFATB6 New York (JFK) to Tampa flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 23m FI F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 10h 28m ACFIOS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
BOS Boston 11h FI AFB6DL Boston (BOS) to Tampa flights
MSP Minneapolis 11h 3m AFDLFI DLSYVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 11h 5m FI AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
IAD Dulles 12h 19m FIUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 12h 41m FI F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
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Reykjavík to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind

While no nonstop service exists between KEF and TPA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,519
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
KEF → TPA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
TPA → KEF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Tampa is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Tampa.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

KEF–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pittsburgh, Raleigh-Durham and John F. Kennedy.
Tampa is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Raleigh-Durham and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.