London, Essex to Reykjavík (STN–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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London, Essex to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,171 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 46 1-stop hubs

STN–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet2.com leads the route. The flight covers 1,171 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STN–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
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Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STN to KEF.
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One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,995
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 London, Essex

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric STN→KEF LTN→KEF LHR→KEF
Distance from STN 26 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 7
Weekly flights 0 5 77
Flight time 3h 3h 5m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of STN with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Reykjavík is 1 hour behind London, Essex.
STN: BST · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,171 mi / 1,885 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
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.

STN–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London, Essex to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance1,171 mi / 1,885 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STN to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from London Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,171 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jet2.com.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFS, BRU, INN, TIV, YYR, VIE, FNC, YQX, LPA, FCO, ALC, LIS, IAD, BOS, MXP, FAO, YYZ, CPH, TFS, BUD, PRG, LHR, SFO, DUB, RIX, BSL, KTW, EDI, MIA, GDN, OSL, ARN, NCE, OPO, GLA, LAX, HEL, VNO, BER, ZRH, AMS, BCN, CDG, MUC, AGP and LEI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reykjavík is 1 hour behind London, Essex.
Yes, return flights from KEF to STN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LTN, LHR and LGW. 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 STN to KEF

London Stansted Airport (STN) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com.

STN to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STN to KEF ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,171 miles (1,885 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 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 Luton, Luton (LTN), London (LHR) and London (LGW).