Cheap Flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF)

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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £236. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik

London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Reykjavik below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Reykjavik Keflavik.

London to Reykjavik: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£42
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineTAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week41

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik is £98. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik.
TAP Air Portugal, Emirates and Icelandair fly direct from London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik.
As of June 2026, there are 41 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Reykjavik Keflavik is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport on Tuesday, 5 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Reykjavik is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Reykjavik Keflavik.

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.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to KEF is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Keflavik International Airport.

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)

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.

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