Travelling from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Reykjavik.
Leave enough time to catch your KEF to IST flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Keflavik International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KEF and IST include:
Riga International Airport
Dublin Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
ر.ق. 460 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 929. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from KEF to IST. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from KEF to IST by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Keflavik International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
66.96% of flights leaving from Keflavik International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Keflavik International Airport from central Reykjavik, it takes about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to KEF? If you've booked an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Book a hotel near IST if you have a late Keflavik International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KEF to IST sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among its highlights.
