Flying from Brussels to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Brussels. Brussels Airport (BRU) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Keflavik Airport (KEF) jetting off from here.
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Brussels to Keflavik Airport flight.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Brussels. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services each week. Get from BRU to KEF on Icelandair's 12:50pm flight.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Brussels to KEF. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like October or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Keflavik Airport (KEF) depart from this terminal.
When taking off from BRU, you can catch a direct flight from Brussels to Keflavik Airport with Icelandair.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between BRU and KEF is Icelandair.
Icelandair leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Brussels to KEF leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Brussels to Keflavik Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Brussels Airport:
Of all flights departing from Brussels Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Brussels to Keflavik Airport. Here's where you can connect between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and KEF:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
You can reach CRL from central Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Brussels to KEF flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Brussels South Charleroi Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 72%.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Brussels to Keflavik Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Keflavik Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Brussels to Keflavik Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Central Reykjavik is around 48 kilometres from Keflavik Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Currently, ₹ 9,109 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Keflavik Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 16,741. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Brussels to KEF, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Brussels to Keflavik Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Brussels to KEF.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brussels to Keflavik Airport.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Keflavik Airport (KEF). August is the busiest month to travel to Reykjavik. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Book your Brussels to KEF plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Keflavik Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Brussels to Keflavik Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The Northern Light Centre, Laugavegur and Harpa are must-do's during your Reykjavik adventure.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 290 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are key highlights.
