Travelling from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is Reykjavik's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) leaving from here.
3 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt is one hour ahead of Reykjavik. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 15 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Icelandair operates the earliest flight at 12:25am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from KEF to FRA is with Lufthansa at 3:15pm.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Reykjavik to FRA. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Get to your destination in one go from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Direct flights from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) operate from here.
When leaving from KEF, you can take a direct flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport with Icelandair.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Icelandair from KEF to FRA.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Icelandair.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to FRA that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between KEF and FRA include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Travelling from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Keflavik International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
You can arrive at RKV from central Reykjavik in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Reykjavik to FRA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Reykjavik International Airport:
Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.1%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near FRA and turn out the lights sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Central Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres from Frankfurt Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport is Rs28,100. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs81,985. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Reykjavik to FRA by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on flight tickets from Reykjavik to FRA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). July is the busiest month to travel to Frankfurt. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your Reykjavik to FRA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Frankfurt right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Frankfurt Airport:
Your visit to Frankfurt isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
Stuttgart is another standout destination in Germany and is around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without seeing Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
