Helsinki to Keflavik flights
Direct and connecting flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Helsinki to Keflavik take?
Flight time from Helsinki (HEL) to Keflavik (KEF) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Helsinki to Keflavik?
Airline availability for HEL to KEF changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Keflavik?
Direct (nonstop) availability on HEL to KEF varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Finnair5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Icelandair5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Finnair | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| Icelandair | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning HEL → KEF
HEL to KEF is a medium-haul route of 2,444 km (1,519 mi). See the return KEF → HEL route.
Alternative airports near Helsinki: Helsinki (HEM) — 8 km, Hyvinkaa (HYV) — 38 km, Vesivehmaa (QLF) — 100 km.
Alternative airports near Keflavik: Reykjavik (RKV) — 36 km, Grundarfjordur (GUU) — 116 km.