Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Reykjavik is six hours ahead of Mexico City and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEX to KEF flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MEX and KEF include:
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is ₹ 43,276. A return ticket right now is ₹ 73,924. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEX to KEF. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Keflavik International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEX to KEF.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX land on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Central Mexico City to Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MEX:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and venture far and wide through Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you want to go to Reykjavik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 15ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEX to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other corners of Iceland. Travel around 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to check off its top attractions. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, roughly 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are highlights.
