Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Reykjavik one hour behind Basel.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BSL to KEF flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Keflavik International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BSL and KEF:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Rs10,297 is the lowest price for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Keflavik International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs28,876. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BSL to KEF if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Keflavik International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BSL to KEF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
76.48% of flights leaving from EuroAirport Swiss make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to EuroAirport Swiss from central Basel, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near BSL:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Reserve a hotel close to KEF if you're on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Keflavik International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and see more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the most popular month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Keflavik International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Reykjavik in January.
When reserving your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Keflavik International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BSL to KEF in December. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are the start of reasons to visit.
