Travelling from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Reykjavik is seven hours behind Bangkok. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Bangkok to KEF.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Bangkok to KEF that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BKK and KEF include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
73% of flights that take off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is about 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to KEF flight:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near KEF and hit the lights earlier:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Keflavik Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Rs88,191 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport. A return flight starts from Rs242,796. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bangkok to KEF. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Bangkok to Keflavik Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Bangkok to KEF is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a price drop.
Nail down a great price on a flight from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport (KEF). August is the busiest month to travel to Reykjavik. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your Bangkok to KEF plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
December sees temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Keflavik Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Reykjavik when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at The Northern Light Centre followed by Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other parts of Iceland. Journey about 290 kilometres northeast to Akureyri to tick off its leading attractions. From Kjarnaskógur to Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are the start of reasons to visit.