Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Nottingham and Reykjavik share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Give yourself enough time to make your EMA to KEF flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Reykjavik (and then discovering more of Iceland!) is easy with Jet2. This popular carrier offers direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EMA and KEF:
Dublin Airport
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Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Rs12,993 is currently the best price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs31,056. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EMA to KEF if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EMA to KEF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
75.1% of flights that leave from East Midlands Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to EMA? If you're boarding an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're coming in on a late East Midlands Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near KEF:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you want to explore Reykjavik during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 15ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from EMA to KEF in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are key reasons to visit.
