Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is nine hours behind Seoul.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ICN to KEF flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Incheon International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ICN and KEF include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
At the moment, $399 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $756. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ICN to KEF if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ICN to KEF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Incheon International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
54.5% of flights that take off from Incheon International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To find the fastest way to get from central Seoul to Incheon International Airport, use navigation apps like Google Maps. The airport is about 48 kilometers from the city center.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near ICN:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Consider staying in a hotel near KEF if you're catching a late Incheon International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport to the center of Reykjavik has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometers away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from Incheon International Airport to Keflavik International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ICN to KEF sometime around then if you'd rather travel 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 Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometers away to the south, top sights here include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometers south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without dropping by Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.