Orlando to Reykjavík (MCO–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCO–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 3,530 miles in approximately 6h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 6 | B38M | 6h12 | – | – | |
| BT airBaltic | 2 | 7M8 | 7h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 10:00 PM in Reykjavík.
US passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Iceland is a Schengen member but not an EU member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Keflavík International Airport (KEF), immigration stamps your passport. The process is quick and rarely takes more than a few minutes.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Europe's Schengen zone before or after Iceland count toward the same 90-day limit. KEF is located 50km southwest of Reykjavik. The Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss), the South Coast waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon are all within day-trip range of Reykjavik. The Ring Road (Route 1) circles the island in 1,322km and takes a minimum of 7 days to drive properly.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Keflavík run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Icelandair and PLAY. Boston runs about 5 hours. Direct service also operates from Washington Dulles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, and several other US cities. Icelandair offers free stopovers of up to 7 days on transatlantic flights. Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), trading at roughly 137 ISK per $1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small-town cafes. Cash is rarely needed. Flybus runs from KEF to Reykjavik BSÍ terminal in 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 ($25.50). Restaurant meals in Reykjavik cost ISK 3,000 to ISK 6,000 ($22 to $44). Hot dogs from Bæjarins Beztu cost ISK 590 ($4.30) and are an Icelandic institution.
SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).
MCO–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to KEF
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Icelandair. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MCO to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to KEF ranges from 6 hours 12 minutes to 7 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,530 miles (5,680 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via YHZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.