Madrid to Reykjavík (MAD–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 1,796 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: VY | 2 | 32Q | 4h25 | – | Oneworld | VY |
| FI Icelandair | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→KEF | VLC→KEF | BIO→KEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 25m | 4h 30m | 4h 10m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 4:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Spanish passport holders enter Iceland with no visa or border checks. Iceland is a Schengen member, so flights from Spain are treated as domestic Schengen travel. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No advance paperwork is needed.
Iceland is not an EU member, but it is part of the European Economic Area (EEA). Spanish citizens have full rights to live and work in Iceland under EEA rules. For stays longer than 3 months, register at Registers Iceland (Thjodskra) for a kennitala (national ID number). Bring your passport, proof of employment or enrollment, and proof of address. The registration is free and usually processed within a week. Iceland uses the krona (ISK), not the euro.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to KEF
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and Icelandair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to KEF is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,796 miles (2,890 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Manchester, Dublin and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).