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

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AI7097cs
AI Air India
737
7:20 AM
GMT
12:05 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3382cs
EK Emirates
7M8
7:20 AM
GMT
1:05 PM
CEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI568+2
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:20 AM
GMT
1:05 PM
CEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8325
LX Swiss
320
9:15 AM
GMT
3:10 PM
CEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK325
WK Edelweiss
320
9:15 AM
GMT
3:10 PM
CEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4471+1
LH Lufthansa
320
2:20 PM
GMT
7:10 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8324
LX Swiss
320
6:20 AM
CEST
8:25 AM
GMT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK324
WK Edelweiss
320
6:20 AM
CEST
8:25 AM
GMT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4470+1
LH Lufthansa
320
9:55 AM
CEST
1:20 PM
GMT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3383cs
EK Emirates
7M8
2:00 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
GMT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI569+2
FI Icelandair
7M8
2:00 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
GMT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7098cs
AI Air India
32Q
2:00 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
GMT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Reykjavík to Zurich
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,635 mi 2h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

KEF–ZRH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and Edelweiss lead the route. The flight covers 1,635 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 59 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
FI Icelandair Also: AI, EK 7 7M8 3h45 AI, EK
WK Edelweiss Also: LH, LX 3 320 3h55 LH, LX
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – LH, LX, WK
737 Boeing 737-700 – AI
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI + WK (10 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 ZRH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,579
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
Zurich is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 8:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
1,635 mi / 2,631 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 55m.
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 time2h 45m to 3h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 29 return
1-stop connections59 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 2h 45m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,635 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Icelandair and Edelweiss. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from KEF to ZRH. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUS, STN, BHX, BRS, BSL, ZAG, BIO, SPU, OSL, FAO, LPA, AGP, BER, MAN, LGW, VIE, DUB, CDG, TEB, WAW, VNO, PHL, BRU, BUD, FCO, BCN, MUC, ATL, FRA, IAD, AMS, PRG, MXP, SJC, RIX, LHR, CPH, JFK, LAS, LGG, YYZ, SFO, LAX, ARN, HEL, LIS, EDI, GDN, NCE, LTN, ALC, FNC, NRT, TFS, OPO, BOS, ORD, EWR and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zurich is 2 hours 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 Icelandair and Edelweiss. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KEF to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to ZRH ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,635 miles (2,631 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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