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

YUL Airport Page →
2,317 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Aruba Airlines.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC2312
AC Air Canada
B38M
10:55 PM
EDT Red-eye
7:55 AM+1
GMT
5h
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8276cs
UA United
B38M
10:55 PM
EDT Red-eye
7:55 AM+1
GMT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC912+2
AC Air Canada
B38M
10:55 PM
EDT Red-eye
7:55 AM+1
GMT
5h
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS772
TS Air Transat
321
11:25 PM
EDT Red-eye
9:00 AM+1
GMT
5h 35m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC913+2
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:15 AM
GMT
10:40 AM
EDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8211cs
UA United
7M8
9:15 AM
GMT
10:40 AM
EDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS773
TS Air Transat
321
10:30 AM
GMT
11:55 AM
EDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS729
TS Air Transat
321
10:45 PM
GMT
11:28 PM
EDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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 7h 56m ACEKPD FI Boston (BOS) to Reykjavík flights
EWR Newark 8h 7m ACEJAPD ACFISN Newark (EWR) to Reykjavík flights
YHZ Halifax 8h 10m ACAVBA FI Halifax (YHZ) to Reykjavík flights
IAD Dulles 9h 21m ACAVCM FIUA Dulles (IAD) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago 10h 18m AAACAS ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
LHR London 10h 50m A3ACAY AIBAEK London (LHR) to Reykjavík flights
MCO Orlando 11h 36m ACSN FI Orlando (MCO) to Reykjavík flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 50m A3ACAF EKFIU2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Reykjavík flights
DUB Dublin 12h 15m ACUA EKFITP Dublin (DUB) to Reykjavík flights
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Montréal to Reykjavík
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,317 mi 5h nonstop +4h ahead

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

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 4 B38M 5h 100% Star Alliance UA
TS Air Transat 1 321 5h35 100%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – TS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (4 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: TS (1 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YUL to KEF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,680
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → KEF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
KEF → YUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

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.

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.

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)2
Weekly flights9 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

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.
2 airlines operate flights from YUL to KEF: Air Canada and Air Transat.
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.
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 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 and Air Transat. With 9 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 9 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 22 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.