Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Choose from 15 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. Icelandair operates the last service of the day at 15:40.
To ensure you catch your LGW to KEF flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Icelandair offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if you have time.
Icelandair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 66.67% of services landing on schedule, Icelandair is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to KEF flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and KEF:
Dublin Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Bergen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is £42. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £98. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to KEF, book your journey ten months ahead of your departure date.
September is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 50 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 30 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you want to visit Reykjavik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to KEF around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 3 miles away to the south, its best attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another well-known destination in Iceland and is around 6 miles south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without visiting Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.