Vancouver to Reykjavík (YVR–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YVR–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and KLM lead the route. The flight covers 3,533 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 8 | 7M8 | 7h25 | – | – | |
| KL KLM | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→KEF | PAE→KEF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | – |
| Flight time | 7h 25m | 7h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Reykjavík.
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.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
YVR–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to KEF
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair and KLM. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YVR to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to KEF is about 7 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,533 miles (5,685 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Portland and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).