Travelling from Oslo to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Oslo's main base, Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Oslo to Keflavik Airport (KEF).
2 hours 55 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Oslo to Keflavik Airport flight.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Oslo. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Icelandair at 10:30pm. Go for the first OSL to KEF departure operated by SAS at 6:15am if you'd rather not wait around.
Your flight from Oslo to KEF won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
You can find a direct flight from Oslo to Keflavik Airport (KEF) out of Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).
Choose from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Oslo to Keflavik Airport departing from OSL. Book your ticket with one of these:
Flugfélag Íslands is the airline most travellers choose for flights from OSL to KEF.
Scandinavian Airlines leads the way in punctuality. A reliable 96.77% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Oslo, OSL can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Oslo Gardermoen Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Oslo to Keflavik Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
85% of flights departing from Oslo Gardermoen Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of OSL.
TORP Sandefjord (TRF)
You can get to TRF from the centre of Oslo in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 50 minutes to travel the 113 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near TORP Sandefjord the day before your Oslo to KEF flight:
Flights from TORP Sandefjord have a proven record for punctuality, with 88% of them landing as expected.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Oslo to Keflavik Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Oslo to Keflavik Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Central Reykjavik is around 48 kilometres from Keflavik Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Keflavik Airport is Rs21,004. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs47,949. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Oslo to KEF.
November is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Oslo to Keflavik Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Oslo to Keflavik Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Oslo to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Oslo to Keflavik Airport (KEF). Visit Reykjavik in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your Oslo to KEF plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
December sees temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Oslo to Keflavik Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Reykjavik right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Oslo to Keflavik Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 290 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Vestmannaeyjar is another essential stop in Iceland and is around 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without seeing Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.
