Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik four hours ahead of Richmond.
To ensure you catch your RIC to KEF flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Keflavik International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIC and KEF:
Logan International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
$992 is the best price for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Keflavik International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,228. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to KEF if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Keflavik International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), 77.63% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near RIC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Keflavik International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Book a hotel near KEF if you're taking a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Keflavik International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Keflavik International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Reykjavik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 15ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.