London to Reykjavík (LHR–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,178 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair Also: AI, EK, TP | 14 | 32Q, 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | AI, EK, TP |
| BA British Airways Also: QF, QR | 7 | 32N | 3h05 | – | Oneworld | QF, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from London
| Metric | LHR→KEF | LGW→KEF | LTN→KEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 39 | 5 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 15m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
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.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to KEF
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Icelandair. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHR to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to KEF ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,178 miles (1,895 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NCL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).