Leeds, West Yorkshire to Reykjavík (LBA–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Leeds, West Yorkshire to Reykjavík
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,014 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 18 1-stop hubs

LBA–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet2.com leads the route. The flight covers 1,014 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LBA–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LBA to KEF.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,084
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 1 5 1
Weekly flights 2 21 1
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.
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
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
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 approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,014 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jet2.com.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LBA to KEF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFS, BUD, AMS, FNC, FCO, LPA, ALC, DUB, WAW, LAX, GDN, CDG, BCN, AGP, PRG, FAO, TFS and RIX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LBA to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBA to KEF ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,014 miles (1,632 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BFS. 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).