Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Reykjavik Airport KEF
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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Istanbul Airport to Keflavik International, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 2 airliners to choose from including Turkish Airlines and Icelandair. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 39 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Keflavik International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
On arriving at Keflavik International please note the time difference, the time zone at Keflavik International is 0.0 GMT compared to 2.0 GMT at Istanbul Airport.
Travellers planning to fly from Istanbul Airport to Keflavik International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Istanbul Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Keflavik International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Keflavik International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Istanbul Airport:
- Private Transfers to Istanbul Airport
- Buses to Istanbul Airport
- Taxis to Istanbul Airport
- Train Services to/near Istanbul Airport
Ensure your arrival at Keflavik International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
- Private transfers at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
- Buses from Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
- Taxis from Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
- Train services at or near Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Need a place to stay when you get to Reykjavik? See a range of hotels near Keflavik International Airport
To see all airliners that offer flights between Istanbul Airport and Keflavik International please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Turkish Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS | ||
Icelandair | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between and .
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||
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Saturday | 12:25
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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