Reykjavík to Zurich (KEF–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI7097
AI Air India
737
7:20 AM
GMT
12:05 PM
CET
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3382
EK Emirates
7M8
7:20 AM
GMT
1:05 PM
CET
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI568
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:20 AM
GMT
12:05 PM
CET
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK300
WK Edelweiss
320
9:40 AM
CET
1:05 PM
GMT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI569
FI Icelandair
7M8
1:00 PM
CET
4:00 PM
GMT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7098
AI Air India
7M8
1:00 PM
CET
4:00 PM
GMT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3383
EK Emirates
7M8
2:00 PM
CET
4:00 PM
GMT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Reykjavík to Zurich
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,635 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

KEF–ZRH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Icelandair and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 1,635 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 7 7M8 3h45
FI Icelandair 7 7M8 3h45
AI Air India 4 737 3h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AI
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FI (14 flights/wk, 78%)
Star Alliance: AI (4 flights/wk, 22%)
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 ZRH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,876
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
+1h
Zurich is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · ZRH: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 7:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
1,635 mi / 2,631 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m.
Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

KEF–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance1,635 mi / 2,631 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 20 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Zürich Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,635 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Emirates and Icelandair.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from KEF to ZRH. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STN, BHX, BRS, ARN, DUB, LGW, FCO, BUD, FRA, CDG, TEB, PRG, LTN, WAW, BCN, YYZ, BRU, BOS, DUS, AMS, ATL, ORD, MXP, MAN, MUC, EDI, JFK, RIX, LHR, CPH, LGG, OSL, HEL, BER, AGP, LIS, NRT, EWR, LPA, TFS, IAD and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zurich is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from ZRH 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 ZRH

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Emirates and Icelandair. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KEF to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to ZRH ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,635 miles (2,631 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via STN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.