Travelling from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Paris: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Keflavik Airport to Paris and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Reykjavik, where Keflavik Airport is located.
Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. When booking your flight, you can pick from 18 weekly services between KEF and CDG.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your KEF to Paris flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Begin your trip at KEF and travel nonstop to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Keflavik Airport to Paris tickets.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Keflavik Airport to Paris include:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from KEF to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
KEF is around 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Keflavik Airport to Paris? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near KEF:
79% of flights that depart Keflavik Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Paris
$61 is currently the best price for a one-way Keflavik Airport to Paris flight. Return plane tickets start at $136. These fares can change based on availability.
Lock in cheap flights from KEF to Paris by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Keflavik Airport to Paris tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KEF to Paris by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Keflavik Airport to Paris.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near CDG if you have a late flight from Keflavik Airport to Paris. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Reserving your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your flight from KEF to Paris can help you get the best possible rate.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. Following your flight from Keflavik Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your KEF to Paris flight:
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at ORY can land you a better rate.
Paris Orly Airport is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is about 88 kilometres from the centre of Paris. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share after your flight from Keflavik Airport to Paris.
If you use public transport, the journey will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your break by staying at a hotel near BVA after your KEF to Paris flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or simply give yourself time to find your footing in a new place at:
If you're looking for a specific make or model, book your ride from BVA about three weeks before your flight from Keflavik Airport to Paris. This gives you a better chance of getting your preferred car, as well as a better deal.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport's street address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Keflavik Airport to Paris. July is the busiest month for a trip to Paris. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
Book a Keflavik Airport to Paris plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from KEF to Paris around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Keflavik Airport to Paris:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Paris has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres southeast of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another must-experience destination in France and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris. No journey is complete without a visit to Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.





