Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Southampton and Reykjavik share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SOU to KEF flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southampton Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOU and KEF:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
ر.ق. 639 is the best price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 1,401. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOU to KEF if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Southampton Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SOU to KEF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Southampton Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
55.7% of flights taking off from Southampton Airport land at their destination on time.
Southampton Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Southampton Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SOU:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you have a late Southampton Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Keflavik International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Reykjavik in January.
Lock in your flight from Southampton Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you want to go to Reykjavik during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 15ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SOU to KEF in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
