Leeds, West Yorkshire to Reykjavík (LBA–KEF) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 6h 3m EIFRQR EKFITP Dublin (DUB) to Reykjavík flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 20m AFG3KL AIEKFI Amsterdam (AMS) to Reykjavík flights
WAW Warsaw 8h 16m FRW6 LOW6 Warsaw (WAW) to Reykjavík flights
ALC Alicante 9h 18m FRLS FINO Alicante (ALC) to Reykjavík flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 25m LSU2 AIASEK Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Reykjavík flights
AGP Málaga 10h 5m FRLSU2 FI Málaga (AGP) to Reykjavík flights
FCO Rome 11h 40m LS AZEKFI Rome (FCO) to Reykjavík flights
FAO Faro 12h 10m FRLS FI Faro (FAO) to Reykjavík flights
BCN Barcelona 12h 18m LSU2 EKFILL Barcelona (BCN) to Reykjavík flights
GDN Gdańsk 12h 38m FR W6 Gdańsk (GDN) to Reykjavík flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Leeds, West Yorkshire to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,014 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

LBA–KEF had nonstop service from Jet2.com, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,014 miles in 2h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LBA–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LBA to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,412
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.

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Leeds, West Yorkshire

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric LBA→KEF MAN→KEF EMA→KEF
Distance from LBA 44 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 17
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 45m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of LBA with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Reykjavík is 1 hour behind Leeds, West Yorkshire.
LBA: BST · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Leeds, West Yorkshire, it's 5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,014 mi / 1,632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds. The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. Iceland is in Schengen but not in the EU, so EU consumer regulations (flight delay compensation) apply differently.

Direct flights from London to Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF) run about 3 hours on Icelandair, easyJet, PLAY, and Wizz Air. Keflavik Airport is 50km from Reykjavik, with the Flybus shuttle taking 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 one way (about $25). Iceland uses the Icelandic krona (ISK), trading at roughly 140 ISK per $1. Cards are accepted everywhere, including rural gas stations and food trucks. Cash is almost unnecessary. No vaccination requirements. Fuel, food, and accommodation in Iceland run 50 to 100% more expensive than the UK.

LBA–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Leeds, West Yorkshire to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance1,014 mi / 1,632 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LBA
IATA / ICAOLBA / EGNM
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation681 ft / 208 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBA to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Keflavik International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,014 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LBA to KEF: Jet2.com. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Amsterdam and Warsaw Chopin.
Reykjavík is 1 hour behind Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Yes, return flights from KEF to LBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAN, EMA and NCL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LBA to KEF

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) had nonstop service from Jet2.com, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LBA to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBA to KEF is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,014 miles (1,632 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Amsterdam and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA) and Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL).