Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Madrid and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of three weekly Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights. The 22:15 departure with Fly Play is the earliest flight available. Fly Play operates the latest service of the day at 22:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to KEF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Fly Play has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Fly Play on this route.
With 66.67% of services arriving as planned, Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to KEF flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAD and KEF include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Right now, Rs20,456 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs42,191. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to KEF, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to KEF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
If you're getting in on a late Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAD to KEF around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a visit to Kópavogur will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.
