Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik one hour behind Barcelona.
Take your pick of six weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. The 11:45 departure with Icelandair is the earliest available. Fly Play operates the last service of the day at 22:40.
To ensure you catch your BCN to KEF flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport, so jetting to Reykjavik (and then exploring more of Iceland!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Icelandair on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering BCN to KEF flights is Icelandair. Its services land as scheduled 76.0% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BCN and KEF include:
Glasgow International Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is C$87. A round-trip ticket right now is C$211. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to KEF.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights leaving from Barcelona-El Prat Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Go where the road takes you with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and venture far and wide through Reykjavik and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport to central Reykjavik has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Keflavik International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to KEF in December. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, 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 fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you want to check out another major stop in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are among the biggest draws.