Flying from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Warsaw. Check out your options departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when reserving your flight from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Book a direct flight from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 21 minutes.
Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 1 hour behind Warsaw.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the most popular route. There are 8 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Fly Play at 22:00. Choose the first WAW to KEF departure with Wizz Air at 20:30 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Warsaw to KEF, allow 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.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) depart from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport with Wizz Air. This popular airline offers services from WAW.
The distance from central Warsaw to WAW is around 8 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
In search of a handy hotel near Frederic Chopin Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Looking to fly out of Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)? You can book a direct flight from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) departing from this hub.
Break up your flight from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Warsaw-Modlin Airport and KEF include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
You can arrive at WMI from the centre of Warsaw in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Warsaw to KEF, take things easy in one of these hotels near Warsaw-Modlin Airport:
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KEF if you're catching a late flight from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport to central Reykjavik is about 49 minutes in a car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes around 1 hour and 13 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
For a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport, $127 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from $263. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
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October is the cheapest month for tickets from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Reykjavik. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Book your flights from Warsaw to KEF in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in December if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Warsaw to Keflavik International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are leading attractions which should feature on every Reykjavik itinerary.
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