Flying from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Glasgow's main base, Glasgow Airport (GLA), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport (KEF).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Glasgow to Keflavik Airport flight.
Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can get from GLA to KEF on Jet2's 7:40am flight.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Glasgow to KEF. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Airport (GLA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport (KEF) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from GLA, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport with Icelandair.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Icelandair from GLA to KEF.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 86.0% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Glasgow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Glasgow Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Split up your flight from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and KEF include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Glasgow to KEF flight? Check in to a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
77% of flights taking off from Glasgow Prestwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near KEF and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a Keflavik Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Glasgow 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 heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
₹ 9,968 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 19,752. These prices may change based on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Glasgow to KEF, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Glasgow to Keflavik Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
January is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport (KEF), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Glasgow to KEF plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December sees temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Keflavik Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Reykjavik trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include The Northern Light Centre, Laugavegur and Harpa.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres north-east of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If you're eager to discover another side of Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, about 137 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are among its highlights.
