Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Copenhagen and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 36 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Icelandair is the earliest available. Icelandair operates the latest service of the day at 22:35.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CPH to KEF flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Reykjavik (and then other parts of Iceland) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Icelandair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating CPH to KEF flights, SAS has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CPH and KEF:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Bergen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Right now, Rs20,740 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs46,627. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CPH to KEF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Copenhagen Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Copenhagen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CPH. Whether you have an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Book a hotel near KEF if you're catching a late Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport to central Reykjavik has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Reykjavik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 15ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPH to KEF around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If there's time to check out another side of Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are among its highlights.