Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport take 2 hours 57 minutes. Reykjavik and London share the same timezone (UTC+0), which means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
There are 14 flights from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport every week. Hop on the 06:40 flight if you want to set off as early as possible. If you're keen to get the most out of your day, the last flight from STN to KEF is at 20:20.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Reykjavik (and then seeing more of Iceland!) is easy with Jet2. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
If you want to break up your flight from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the STN - KEF route are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Iceland, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from STN to KEF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
ج.م. 2,222 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 5,576. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from STN to KEF.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey from central London to Stansted Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near STN:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Reykjavik in February.
Lock in your flight from Stansted Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Reykjavik during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8 ºC and 15 ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6 ºC and 4 ºC then.
More about Reykjavik
As soon as you've booked your flights from STN to KEF, you'll want to find a hotel in Reykjavik. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are highlights which should feature on every Reykjavik itinerary.
Complete your Reykjavik trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Keflavik International Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Reykjavik stay.