Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DXB to KEF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DXB and KEF:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
ر.ق. 782 is currently the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,699. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DXB to KEF if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Dubai Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from DXB to KEF is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near DXB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Keflavik International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Reserve a hotel close to KEF if you're taking a late Dubai Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and chase adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Keflavik International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to KEF in December. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Iceland just waiting to be explored. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you want to check out another side of Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are the start of reasons to visit.