Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is 6 hours.
Reykjavik is four hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 15 Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, select the 18:05 Fly Play flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:15 with Icelandair.
Leave plenty of time to make your IAD to KEF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Icelandair is your ticket to exploring Reykjavik (and maybe even some other great corners of Iceland!). Check out the direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport offered by this carrier.
Icelandair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating IAD to KEF flights is Icelandair. Its services land as scheduled 75.44% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAD and KEF:
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is $284. A round-trip ticket is currently $378. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to KEF, reserve your trip nine months before your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to KEF.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Follow your own route with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and find adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is approximately 48 kilometers from central Reykjavik. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to KEF sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to explore more of Iceland. Journey around 5 kilometers south to Kópavogur to tick off its top sights. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Hafnarfjörður is another sought-after destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometers south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without seeing Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.