Flying from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Frankfurt's main base, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport (KEF).
The average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport flight is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Frankfurt. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Keflavik Airport (KEF), with 16 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from FRA to KEF is the 7:05am Icelandair option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 9:50pm with Lufthansa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to KEF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Get there in one go from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport (KEF) are available from here.
When departing from FRA, you can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport with Icelandair.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Flugfélag Íslands from FRA to KEF.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Flugfélag Íslands.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to KEF with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FRA and KEF include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and KEF are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
HHN is about 121 kilometers from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to KEF flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Hahn Airport:
Flights from Frankfurt Hahn Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them landing on schedule.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Book a hotel close to KEF if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik Airport, central Reykjavik is around 48 kilometers away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
P5,878 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport. A return flight starts from P15,192. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap flights from Frankfurt to KEF by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Frankfurt to KEF.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport (KEF). August is when most people travel to Reykjavik. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to KEF plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport in December when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Keflavik Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager are top attractions which should be on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Reykjavik. Around 290 kilometers away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 137 kilometers southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another essential stop in Iceland. Start your sightseeing at Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.