Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik one hour behind Amsterdam.
Flights from AMS to KEF start at 06:35 — the first with Transavia. The last departure is at 21:25 with Icelandair. In total, you can take your pick of 23 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your AMS to KEF flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly nonstop to Reykjavik, Iceland. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport:
Icelandair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating AMS to KEF flights is Icelandair. Its services land without delay 68.97% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AMS and KEF:
Birmingham International Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport flight is P5,577. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P9,999. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from AMS to KEF. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to KEF.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you have an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Consider staying in a hotel near KEF if you have a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Reykjavik in January.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keflavik International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Reykjavik during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without seeing Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
