Flying from Vagar Airport (FAE) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
A direct flight from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport takes 1 hour 40 minutes, on average. Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0 — identical to Sorvagur.
Take your pick of 10 weekly flights from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport. The 07:45 departure with Atlantic Airways is the earliest you can take from FAE to KEF. Icelandair operates the latest service of the day at 13:50 if you're not into early starts.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Reykjavik (and then seeing more of Iceland!) is straightforward with Icelandair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Finding a stopover on flights from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport is simple with our handy search tool. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view the available options. Copenhagen Airport is a popular stopover when flying from FAE to KEF.
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Book a hotel near KEF if you're catching a late flight from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Handy information about Vagar Airport (FAE)
Travelling from central Sorvagur to Vagar Airport takes around 28 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 2 kilometres in 4 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near FAE:
More about Reykjavik
As soon as you've booked your flights from FAE to KEF, you'll want to find a hotel in Reykjavik. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Reykjavik travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Iceland.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 49 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Complete your Reykjavik trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Keflavik International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Reykjavik holiday.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vagar Airport (FAE) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
$245 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport. A return flight starts from $803. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get flight tickets from FAE to KEF by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Vagar Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Reykjavik during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8 ºC and 15 ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FAE to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6 ºC and 4 ºC then.
