Flying from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Explore your options for jetting out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport flight.
Reykjavik is seven hours ahead of Vancouver. Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from 4 direct services each week between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF). This is the most popular route, with Icelandair offering a 2:35pm departure from YVR to KEF.
Your flight from Vancouver to KEF won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can find a direct flight from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
When jetting out of YVR, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport with Icelandair.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Icelandair between YVR and KEF.
With a dependable 94.12% of services arriving on schedule, Icelandair leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kms (1.00 mile) from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to KEF flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near KEF and hit the pillow fast:
Go where the road takes you with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and find adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Central Reykjavik is about 25 miles from Keflavik International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
£115 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport. A return flight starts from £256. These prices may change based on availability.
Score cheap flights from Vancouver to KEF by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
February is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport (KEF), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Vancouver to KEF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Keflavik International Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Reykjavik when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at The Northern Light Centre followed by Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Iceland you'll want to see. Around 290 kms (180 miles) north-east of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 137 kms (85 miles) south-east of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another essential stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.
