Is a 1½ hr layover in Keflavik long enough?
Yes, 1½ hours is probably enough for a layover at KEF (Keflavik).
Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at Keflavik Nas (KEF)?
Very comfortable, with time to browse duty-free or grab food between flights.
What is the minimum connection time at KEF?
Minimum connection times at Keflavik Nas: Schengen-to-Schengen is 40 minutes, Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen is 45 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 1½ hours connection at KEF on an international flight?
1½ hours clears the 45-minute international minimum connection time at Keflavik Nas, but you should still head directly to your gate. There is no train or shuttle at KEF — the entire terminal is walkable, with the two concourses connected by a central hall of shops and lounges. Passengers transferring between a non-Schengen flight (e.g., North America) and another non-Schengen flight (e.g., UK) or a Schengen flight must pass through passport control and often a security re-screen, which is where most of the connection time is actually spent, not the walk itself.
How much time do I need for a layover at KEF?
We recommend at least 55 minutes for a comfortable connection at Keflavik Nas. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 20 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at KEF?
Icelandair and PLAY both have dedicated transfer desks in the main hall for passengers who misconnect, and Icelandair in particular is used to rebooking due to its hub-and-spoke transatlantic model, often onto the next bank a few hours later. Outside of Icelandair's own network, other airlines' passengers should go to their carrier's ticket desk or the general transfer assistance counter near the concourse split.