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Connecting route · Iceland → India

Flights from Reykjavik to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or London, about 17h 46m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 10m
REKMAAFRA

Reykjavik to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey15h 10mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or London

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Chennai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
REK Frankfurt (FRA) MAA
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Mon01:00 REK06:08 FRA5h 22m connection11:30 FRA00:16 MAAIcelandair + Lufthansa
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 46m
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2
REK London (LHR) MAA
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 10m
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3
REK Istanbul (IST) MAA
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 00m
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REK Brussels (BRU) MAA
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 03m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,281 km5,764 miles
Journey time
15h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
+5.5hChennai vs Reykjavik
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
KEF, RKV → MAA

Flights from Reykjavik to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, London and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,281 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Istanbul (IST) and Brussels (BRU). Icelandair flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Chennai?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Chennai?
Chennai is 5.5 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

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