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Cheapest round-trip
$280
Typical prices: $328-$462
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Sat 11/3Wed 11/7
HEL - KEF • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$310
Typical prices: $331-$461
Icelandair
Wed 10/3Thu 10/11
HEL - KEF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Finnair and Icelandair. Average duration is 3h 49m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 95% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $225 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Helsinki to Keflavik Intl (HEL-KEF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Helsinki to Keflavik Intl

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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9:30 pm - 5:15 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
21h 45m2 stops London Stansted Milan Malpensa
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6:55 pm - 12:35 pmKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
15h 40m2 stops Gdansk Rebiechowo Stockholm Arlanda
$280Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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6:15 am - 10:50 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
6h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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6:05 pm - 10:35 amKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
14h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$285Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Feb 22 - Sun, Feb 28
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6:15 am - 10:50 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
6h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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6:05 pm - 3:25 pmKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
19h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$285Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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4:05 pm - 10:50 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
20h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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6:05 pm - 1:35 amKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
5h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$286Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
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9:00 pm - 10:50 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
15h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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11:35 am - 10:35 amKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
21h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$286Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
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7:50 pm - 11:10 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
17h 20m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Oslo Gardermoen
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11:55 am - 10:05 amKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
20h 10m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Stockholm Arlanda
$289Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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2:00 pm - 3:55 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
3h 55mnonstop
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6:05 pm - 10:35 amKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
14h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$292Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 22 - Sun, Feb 28
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7:50 pm - 10:50 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
17h 00m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
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6:05 pm - 10:35 amKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
14h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$294Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16
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7:20 am - 9:15 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
3h 55mnonstop
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10:00 am - 3:25 pmKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
3h 25mnonstop
$357Finnair
Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16
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7:20 am - 9:15 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
3h 55mnonstop
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10:00 am - 3:25 pmKEF  Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
3h 25mnonstop
$363Finnair
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Price, demand and travel trends for Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport, it is 3% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport at $324 round-trip.
•September ($432) and August ($416) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Helsinki to Keflavik Intl

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Icelandair

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$150
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport

When to book flights from Helsinki to Keflavik Intl

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Your Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights:

    • Icelandair: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Finnair: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Helsinki and Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Finnair
    • Icelandair

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    Flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport usually depart from Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) and arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Icelandair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $225 round-trip via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), compared to $383 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $48–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Finnair and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 90% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Riga Intl (RIX) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) - 1% of one-stop connections

    Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $373 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $393, a difference of $20. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are Harpa, Laugardalsholl and The Settlement Exhibition: Reykjavík 871±2. These are among the most viewed places in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 2:55 am and lands at 6:44 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 3:44 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 49m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $381. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport takes 3h 49m, covering 1,518 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $280 to $1,179. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    Flying via Riga Intl (RIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 7h 31m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 10h 59m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Helsinki and Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport is 3 hours behind Helsinki (Greenwich Mean Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF)?

    Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ice Rental 4x4
    • Fair Car
    • Budget
    • Europcar
    • Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport range from $328 to $462, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $373 - about $20 less than Sunday (5% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $324 round-trip in that month - typically $108 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Icelandair is the strongest pick on this route. 95% of Icelandair flights from Helsinki to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 89%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 49 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $225 round-trip on this route - about $158 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Helsinki to Reykjavik?

 
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Direct departures

Helsinki-Vantaa to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Monday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Tuesday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Wednesday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Thursday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Friday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Saturday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Sunday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

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Direct returns

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl to Helsinki-Vantaa

Monday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Tuesday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Wednesday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Thursday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Friday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Saturday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

Sunday

Finnair,Icelandair

Finnair,Icelandair

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