Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Frankfurt is one hour ahead of Reykjavik and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from KEF to FRA start at 00:25 — the first with Icelandair. The latest departure is at 14:55 with Lufthansa. In total, there are 37 weekly Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your KEF to FRA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a snap with Icelandair. This popular airline has direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Icelandair.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier that operates KEF to FRA flights. A reliable 83.61% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KEF and FRA:
Edinburgh Airport
Dublin Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Right now, $122 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $258. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KEF to FRA.
Organize your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from KEF to FRA.
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Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Keflavik International Airport, data shows 66.96% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport is around 48 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near KEF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel near FRA if you're on a late Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Frankfurt. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KEF to FRA in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometers north-east to Berlin to check off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 386 kilometers north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.