Warsaw to Reykjavík (WAW–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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WAW–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and LOT Polish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,743 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 7 | 32Q | 4h30 | – | – | – |
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 5 | 7M8 | 4h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Warsaw
| Metric | WAW→KEF | KTW→KEF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from WAW | – | 142 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 4 |
| Flight time | 4h 33m | 4h 20m |
Travel Essentials
WAW: CEST · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 4:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Polish passport holders enter Iceland freely under EEA/Schengen agreements. No visa, no time limit, no border control on flights from other Schengen countries. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card. Iceland is in the Schengen area and the EEA (European Economic Area) but not the EU, so the same free movement rules apply.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at Registers Iceland (Thjodskra) and apply for a domicile (legal residence). You need proof of employment, self-employment, or study, plus health insurance if not employed. A kennitala (Icelandic personal ID number) is assigned at registration and needed for banking, phone contracts, and healthcare access. EU/EEA citizens can work in Iceland without a permit.
Wizz Air flies direct from Warsaw to Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF) in about 4 hours 30 minutes. LOT operates the route seasonally. Play and Icelandair also connect through their hubs. Keflavik Airport is 50 km from Reykjavik (Flybus 45 minutes, ISK 3,499 one-way). Iceland uses the Icelandic krona (ISK), trading at roughly 35 ISK per PLN 1 or 139 ISK per EUR 1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and hot dog stands. Cash is almost never needed. No mandatory vaccinations. Iceland is expensive: a restaurant meal runs ISK 3,000 to ISK 6,000 (PLN 85 to PLN 170), a beer costs ISK 1,400 to ISK 1,800 (PLN 40 to PLN 52). Grocery stores (Bonus, Kronan) are the budget move.
SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.
WAW–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WAW to KEF
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Wizz Air and LOT Polish Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
WAW to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to KEF is about 4 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,743 miles (2,804 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup, Amsterdam and Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Katowice (KTW).