Madrid to Reykjavík (MAD–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 6h 35m BAFRIB EKFITP Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Reykjavík flights
LHR London 6h 40m BAIBJL AIBAEK London (LHR) to Reykjavík flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 44m AMARBT AIEKFI Amsterdam (AMS) to Reykjavík flights
BCN Barcelona 6h 45m ATAVAY EKFILL Barcelona (BCN) to Reykjavík flights
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) 7h 6m ADIBLA TO Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Reykjavík flights
DUB Dublin 7h 8m EIFRIB EKFITP Dublin (DUB) to Reykjavík flights
ALC Alicante 7h 10m AMATAV FINO Alicante (ALC) to Reykjavík flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 7h 15m ADETEY AIEKFI Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Reykjavík flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 7h 20m AFARAV AIASEK Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Reykjavík flights
CPH Copenhagen 7h 20m AMD8FR ASAYEK Copenhagen (CPH) to Reykjavík flights
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Madrid to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MAD and KEF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,297
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 Madrid

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric MAD→KEF VLC→KEF BIO→KEF
Distance from MAD 178 mi 197 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Reykjavík is 2 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CEST · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 4:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to MAD

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

Key statistics for the Madrid to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to KEF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Manchester, London Heathrow and Amsterdam.
Reykjavík is 2 hours behind Madrid.
Nearby alternatives include VLC and BIO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Manchester, London Heathrow and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).