Travelling from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is Atlanta's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) taking off from here.
Reykjavik is four hours ahead of Atlanta. Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Atlanta to KEF.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Atlanta to KEF. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
ATL is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
76.64% of flights taking off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Have a late flight from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near KEF and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport is ج.م. 17,331. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 32,365. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Atlanta to KEF. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Reykjavik. July is when most people book flights from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport (KEF), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in an Atlanta to KEF flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December has temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Atlanta to Keflavik International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
The Northern Light Centre and Harpa are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Reykjavik to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
You've seen Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other corners of Iceland. Journey about 290 kilometres north-east to Akureyri to check off its top sights. From Kjarnaskógur to Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, about 137 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are key highlights.
