archer636

is 1hr 15 min enough transit time in KEF?

WilcoRoger

Plenty

The_Bouncer

Absolutely no problem at all. KEF is small, simple and efficient little airport. I transferred there from YYZ to LHR last winter and it was a breeze.

Alsacienne

Icelandair specialises in the use of a centralised hub at KEF. You'll have no problems whatsoever, and often an outgoing flight is gently delayed to make sure that the connection holds if an incoming flight is late.

David-A

If you want more reassurance, there are plenty of thread about icelandair in the 'Other European Airlines' section.
(where I think this thread might end up...)

fliesdelta

That's sufficient to deplane, eat a meal, shop some, and find your departing gate.

KEF is small and efficient.

garethlewis

To reiterate everyone else's comments, KEF is a small but overall efficient airport and with the expansion it'll hopefully remain the same with the expected increase in tourism

If you like vodka don't forget to treat yourself to a bottle of Reyka

Sealink

I'v just completed a trip report (LHR-KEF) for Icelandair...

LHR - KEF; 17 MAR; Icelander

LLUMom

For me, a 1 hour transfer time at KEF was hardly enough (CPH-KEF-SEA 5/5/16). We deplaned by way of stairs in the 5C cold and wind, then a bus ride, then up another flight of stairs, hurried to passport control, then down another flight of stairs to wait for another bus. There was insufficient time for a restroom break or food. It did look like it could be a cute airport and the staffers were insufferably friendly.
KEF definitely needs more jetways, and personally I will take a layover there rather than be so rushed again with carryon bags and all those stairs. YMMV.

Palal

The whole point of KEF is having a quick connection that works, which is what you had. Stands without jetways are common in many airports outside the US.

NUNO

Dear archer636,

with a little more time you can even stop by the "Blue Lagoon", since it is not far from KEF.

flybranchen

Here's some pictures of a trip from Copenhagen - Reykjavik - Vancouver on Icelandair



All passengers have individual screens. They charge for headphones, so bring your own set.



All screens have USB ports for charging phones. Wifi is available for a charge.



Keflavik is easy to navigate. All flights come in at roughly the same time and leave again within a couple of hours.



BEWARE: Food and drinks are NOT included. They have a full menu with salads, sandwiches, thai curries and more. Three small burgers will cost you 10 EUR



If you read Danish you can find the full test here: Test - Icelandair Economy Classs

Mike5055

Hello everyone. I apologize if this is in the wrong forum, but I am hoping some more veteran flyers can help me out. I booked a flight from ORD to CDG this coming Christmas for my fiance and I. We are flying with IcelandAir and have an hour and 5 minutes layover in Reykjavik airport.

From everything I have read, they're fairly quick about turning flights around. Most of the information is a touch older though, so has anyone been through KEF recently? The only reason I am concerned is the 7-day average on flight aware is making our layover much tighter than the hour and 5 minutes on the tickets.

Also, since this was booked as a single ticket, if something happens and we're stuck in Reykjavik, does IcelandAir pay for a hotel? Or should I be purchasing travel insurance? I've never had an overnight delay, so it would be new territory for me.

I appreciate any help anyone can offer!

mapleg

You will have no issues with a connection time like that.

Mike5055

That's good news! Thank you!

Any idea what the shortest amount of time the connection can be made in? Also, I have read the Icelandair will hold the plane if it knows an inbound one is delayed. Is that true?

Again, thanks for your help!