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Among airlines operating Zurich to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights:

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

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

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

• Icelandair
• Edelweiss Air

Flights from Zurich to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

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
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Edelweiss Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £153 return via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), compared with £450 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 69% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 5% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Zurich to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £410 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £470, a difference of £60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Zurich to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are Reykjavik City Centre, Harpa, and Sundhollin. These are among the most viewed places in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:25 and lands at 10:27
• Latest: departs at 14:00 and lands at 18:02.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 31% above the route average of £441. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport takes 4h 02m, covering 1,634 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £139, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 03m, compared to 8h 17m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 8h 23m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport is 2 hours behind Zurich (Greenwich Mean Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ice Rental 4x4
• Fair Car
• Budget
• Europcar
• Alamo

Return flights from Zurich to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport range from £371 to £548, with an average of £441 over the past 12 months. Anything below £371 counts as a good deal.