Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Madrid.
Every week, there are four Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, jump on the 15:50 Icelandair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:35 with Icelandair.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MAD to KEF flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport, so jetting off to Reykjavik (and then discovering more of Iceland!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Icelandair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MAD and KEF include:
Porto Airport
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Rs23,055 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs47,333. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to KEF.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're getting in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near KEF:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
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 on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Keflavik International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAD to KEF around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iceland waiting to be explored. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without dropping by Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
