Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Edinburgh and Reykjavik are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
There are five Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights each week.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your EDI to KEF flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. When you're ready to start your Reykjavik holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Iceland:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Flugfélag Íslands on this route.
With an impressive 93.55% of services landing on schedule, Flugfélag Íslands is the most punctual carrier operating EDI to KEF flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and KEF:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Explore without limits with a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and discover more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your ride from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Reykjavik. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport for July if you want to explore Reykjavik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 15ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to KEF in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iceland you'll want to see. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Hafnarfjörður is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without seeing Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.



