Montréal to Reykjavík (YUL–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,317 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 11m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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UA8194
UA United
7M8
10:55 PM
EDT
7:55 AM+1
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UA8137
UA United
7M8
10:55 PM
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AC912+2
AC Air Canada
7M8
10:55 PM
EDT
7:55 AM+1
GMT
5h
41%
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UA8211cs
UA United
7M8
9:15 AM
GMT
10:40 AM
EDT
5h 25m
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AC913+2
AC Air Canada
B38M
9:15 AM
GMT
10:40 AM
EDT
5h 25m
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No flights match your filters.

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
YYZ Toronto 7h 50m ACADAM → ACFI Toronto (YYZ) to Reykjavík flights
BOS Boston 8h 21m ACPDSN → FI Boston (BOS) to Reykjavík flights
EWR Newark 8h 49m ACPDTP → ACFI Newark (EWR) to Reykjavík flights
IAD Dulles 9h 26m ACAVCM → FIUA Dulles (IAD) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago 9h 44m AAACAS → ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 49m ACAFAV → DLFI Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavík flights
BNA Nashville 10h 6m ACUA → FI Nashville (BNA) to Reykjavík flights
LHR London 10h 45m ACAYBA → AIBAEK London (LHR) to Reykjavík flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h A3ACAF → AIASEK Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Reykjavík flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 45m A3ACLH → AIASEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Reykjavík flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Reykjavík
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,317 mi 5h nonstop +4h ahead

YUL–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,317 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YUL Routes KEF Routes YUL Live Flights KEF Live Flights YUL Delays
All flights from Reykjavík (KEF) Reykjavík to Montréal flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: UA 7 7M8 5h 53% Star Alliance UA
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 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, YUL to KEF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
YYZ ~7h 50m BOS ~8h 21m EWR ~8h 49m PIT ~9h 4m GSO ~9h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,551
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
YUL → KEF
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
KEF → YUL
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. YUL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 10:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
2,317 mi / 3,728 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m 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.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance2,317 mi / 3,728 km
Flight time5h
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 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 YUL to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Keflavik International Airport take about 5h gate to gate. The route covers 2,317 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YUL to KEF: Air Canada.
This route has daily 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 Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty.
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Montréal.
Yes, return flights from KEF to YUL 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 YUL to KEF

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to KEF is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,317 miles (3,728 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.