Halifax to Reykjavík (YHZ–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 8m ago
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FI606
FI Icelandair
7M8
9:25 PM
ADT Red-eye
4:45 AM+1
GMT
4h 20m
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FI607
FI Icelandair
B38M
6:35 PM
GMT
8:25 PM
ADT
4h 50m
42%
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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
YUL Montréal 8h 53m ACAVEK → ACTSUA Montréal (YUL) to Reykjavík flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 10m ACAFASP → ACFI Toronto (YYZ) to Reykjavík flights
BOS Boston 10h 9m AAACDL → FI Boston (BOS) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago 10h 45m AAACQR → ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
DUB Dublin 11h 15m WS → EKFITP Dublin (DUB) to Reykjavík flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 55m 4YLHLX → AIEKFI Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Reykjavík flights
EWR Newark 12h 9m ACUA → ACFISN Newark (EWR) to Reykjavík flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 35m WS → AIEKFI Amsterdam (AMS) to Reykjavík flights
LGW London 12h 52m WS → AIEKFI London (LGW) to Reykjavík flights
YYC Calgary 13h 5m DEFJQF → WS Calgary (YYC) to Reykjavík flights
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Halifax to Reykjavík
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,049 mi 4h 20m nonstop +3h ahead

YHZ–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 2,049 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YHZ Routes KEF Routes YHZ Live Flights KEF Live Flights YHZ Delays
All flights from Reykjavík (KEF) Reykjavík to Halifax flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 2 7M8 4h20 78% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YHZ to KEF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
YUL ~8h 53m YYZ ~9h 10m DTW ~10h 7m BOS ~10h 9m ORD ~10h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
988
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YHZ → KEF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
KEF → YHZ
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Reykjavík is 3 hours ahead of Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 9:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
2,049 mi / 3,297 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter Iceland and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. Iceland is in Schengen but not the EU, so EU residency rules do not apply.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YHZ–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance2,049 mi / 3,297 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Keflavik International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,049 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YHZ to KEF: Icelandair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Boston Logan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KEF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Reykjavík is 3 hours ahead of Halifax.
Yes, return flights from KEF to YHZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YHZ to KEF

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YHZ to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to KEF is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,049 miles (3,297 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.