Travelling from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Reykjavik and London share the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 21 Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, select the 07:35 Icelandair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:45 with British Airways.
Your KEF to LHR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into London (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Flugfélag Íslands. This popular airline has direct flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Flugfélag Íslands on this route.
With an impressive 86.67% of services arriving as planned, Flugfélag Íslands is the most punctual carrier for KEF to LHR flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KEF and LHR:
Dublin Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
Newcastle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is Rs27,226. A return plane ticket right now is Rs58,110. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from KEF to LHR by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from KEF to LHR.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Of all flights leaving Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near KEF:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Travel at your own pace with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience more of London and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, go to London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KEF to LHR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.









