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Flights between Edinburgh (EDI) and Reykjavík (KEF)

Edinburgh Airport, United Kingdom ↔ Keflavik International Airport, Iceland

A direct route between Edinburgh and Reykjavík appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 31 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

easyJet (U2)Icelandair (FI)
Distance
1,385 km
861 miles
Est. flight time
2h 14m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United Kingdom

Jan
7°
12/2
85mm
Feb
7°
12/2
65mm
Mar
10°
15/5
70mm
Apr
13°
18/8
60mm
May
16°
21/11
65mm
Jun
19°
24/14
65mm
Jul
21°
26/16
60mm
Aug
21°
26/16
75mm
Sep
18°
23/13
75mm
Oct
14°
19/9
90mm
Nov
10°
15/5
90mm
Dec
8°
13/3
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Iceland

Jan
3°
8/-2
80mm
Feb
3°
8/-2
70mm
Mar
4°
9/-1
80mm
Apr
6°
11/1
60mm
May
9°
14/4
50mm
Jun
13°
18/8
50mm
Jul
14°
19/9
55mm
Aug
14°
19/9
65mm
Sep
11°
16/6
80mm
Oct
7°
12/2
90mm
Nov
4°
9/-1
80mm
Dec
3°
8/-2
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United Kingdom: Exercise Increased Caution (US State Dept) ↗Iceland: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Edinburgh from Reykjavík?

Edinburgh (EDI) and Reykjavík (KEF) are around 1,385 km (861 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 14m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the EDI–KEF route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include easyJet, Icelandair. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Reykjavík?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Iceland?

Across Iceland, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 14°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United Kingdom and Iceland?

The US State Department currently rates United Kingdom as Exercise Increased Caution; The UK FCDO rates Iceland as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.