Flying from Montreal to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Keflavik Airport (KEF) out of here.
Around 5 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Montreal to Keflavik Airport flight.
Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you catch your flight from Montreal to KEF, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Keflavik Airport (KEF) leave from this terminal.
When taking off from YUL, you can catch a direct flight from Montreal to Keflavik Airport with Air Canada.
Air Canada sees the most traveller bookings for flights from YUL to KEF.
YUL is around 19 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Keflavik Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from central Montreal in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 23 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to KEF flight:
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Keflavik Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near KEF and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Keflavik Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and discover more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Montreal to Keflavik Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
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 making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Currently, Rs61,320 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Keflavik Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs114,188. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to KEF if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Montreal to Keflavik Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Montreal to Keflavik Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
August is when most people book flights from Montreal to Keflavik Airport (KEF). Visit Reykjavik in January for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Montreal to KEF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Keflavik Airport in December when temperatures are between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Keflavik Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. The Northern Light Centre, Laugavegur and Harpa are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other parts of Iceland. Journey about 290 kilometres northeast to Akureyri to check off its top attractions. From Kjarnaskógur to Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, about 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are highlights.
