A stunning aerial view of Hallgrímskirkja and the cityscape of Reykjavik, Iceland at daytime. — flights from Zurich to Reykjavik
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Flights from Zurich to Reykjavík

Nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Reykjavík (KEF) take about 3h 47m (2,631 km). Icelandair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $410 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Reykjavík

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A stunning aerial view of Hallgrímskirkja and the cityscape of Reykjavik, Iceland at daytime. — arriving in Reykjavík

Airport transfer

KEF → Reykjavik, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Zurich →1 lounge at Zurich AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresKEF to Reykjavik: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Reykjavík →1 drop-off point, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Zurich to Reykjavík

Carriers on ZRH–KEF according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Icelandairnonstop fare seen

Zurich to Reykjavík fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Apr 2027, from $410 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $100. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$44531 Oct 2026 · Icelandair$232 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026—$178 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$100 · 1 stop13 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$150 · 1 stop5 Jan 2027
Apr 2027$41011 Apr 2027 · Icelandair$180 · 1 stop11 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $100 in December 2026, against $178 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zurich to Reykjavík, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Zurich to Reykjavík flights

How long is the flight from Zurich to Reykjavík?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Reykjavík (KEF) takes about 3h 47m, covering 2,631 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Zurich from Reykjavík by air?
The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Keflavik International Airport is 2,631 km (1,635 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to Reykjavík?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZRH–KEF route include Icelandair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zurich to Reykjavík cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZRH–KEF was $410 USD with Icelandair (nonstop), departing 11 Apr 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Reykjavík?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $100 one-way, against $232 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zurich to Reykjavík?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $100 with one stop against $410 nonstop, a saving of $310. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zurich to Reykjavík?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Reykjavík visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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