Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Flights from STN to KEF start at 07:15 — the first with Jet2. The latest departure is at 20:20 with Fly Play. In total, there are 14 weekly Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your STN to KEF flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jet2 is your gateway to discovering Reykjavik (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Iceland!). Check out the direct flights from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport offered by this carrier.
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between STN and KEF:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is 53 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 91 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from STN to KEF.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from STN to KEF.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to Stansted Airport's on-time performance, 64.73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and find adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STN to KEF in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, popular 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.