KEF → BCNReykjavík to Barcelona

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Direct flights from Reykjavík (KEF) to Barcelona (BCN): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 4 airlines. 100% of the last 7 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 15 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 7 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,981 km, an estimated 4 hours 19 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Reykjavík and Barcelona. Updated 23 October 2026 at 14:13 UTC.

Today, KEF → BCN

Fri 23 Oct · local times
  1. 08:25 FI596Icelandair Left 08:36 +11 Landed 14:27 −18

Checked KEF board 13:53 · BCN board 16:13

KEF Reykjavík busy · +26
BCN Barcelona smooth · +1
2,981 km · ~4h 19m est.
dep bank 03:35–21:109x weekly
Runs reliable · 4 airlines · 9x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 7 operated KEF → BCN flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −15 min. 0 of 7 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−15 minacross the last 7 operated legs
Flight time~4h 19mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures9x4 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
IberiaIcelandairLevelVueling

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
IberiaIB

Flights IB5965 03:35 We

IcelandairFI

Flights FI596 08:25 Mo Tu We Fr Sa

LevelLL

Flights LL5058 03:35 We

VuelingVY

Flights VY6039 20:45 Sa · VY6013 21:10 We

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-23FI596dep +11 → arr−18
10-21FI596dep −10 → arr−23
10-21IB5965arrived−15
10-21LL5058arrived−15
10-21VY6013dep −2 → arr−15
10-20FI596dep −2 → arr−3
10-19FI596arrived−10

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
KEFReykjavík +26 min busy 🌤 clear · SSE 7 kt Full KEF delay board →
BCNBarcelona +1 min smooth 🌤 clear · S 5 kt Full BCN delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at BCN: 40% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +11 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Reykjavík to Barcelona route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop KEF to BCN flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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KEF to BCN questions

Is KEF–BCN running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at KEF is the weaker end, route health score 83/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on KEF–BCN?

Operators schedule morning departures around 08:25 and evening departures around 20:45 from KEF. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the BCN delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from KEF to BCN?

Great-circle distance is 2,981 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 240–286 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does KEF–BCN fly?

4 carriers operate this route, around 9 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.