Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Bristol and Reykjavik share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from BRS to KEF start from 06:15 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest departure is at 15:15 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from four weekly Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your BRS to KEF flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jet2 has direct flights from Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BRS and KEF:
Glasgow International Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
C$52 is currently the best price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$121. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from BRS to KEF by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BRS to KEF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
When it comes to Bristol Airport's on-time performance, 69.8% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BRS:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're arriving on a late Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly 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 experience more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Bristol Airport to Keflavik International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRS to KEF in December. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you on the go. Start with attractions 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.
