Traveling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Dublin and Reykjavik are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. The 11:00 departure with Fly Play is the earliest available. Icelandair operates the last service of the day at 14:50.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your DUB to KEF flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Reykjavik (and then discovering more of Iceland!) is a snap with Icelandair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to travel with Icelandair on this route.
Icelandair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DUB to KEF flights, with 85.48% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DUB and KEF:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Bristol Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Right now, $84 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $167. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from DUB to KEF, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from DUB to KEF couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights that depart Dublin Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Dublin Airport is around 21 kilometers from central Dublin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DUB? If you've booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you have a late Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and chase adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your flights from Dublin Airport to Keflavik International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DUB to KEF sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometers away to the south, popular attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If there's time to check out another side of Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometers south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are the start of reasons to visit.