{ "response": { "Key": "IAD-KEF", "orig": { "code": "IAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Washington", "fullCity": "Washington, United States", "airport": "Washington Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "KEF", "type": "airport", "city": "Reykjavík", "fullCity": "Reykjavík, Iceland", "airport": "Keflavik Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Washington to Reykjavík?", "answer": "The flight from Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Reykjavík (KEF) is about 2,790 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 5 hours 55 minutes outbound, while the return leg is longer at 6 hours 40 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Washington to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Yes, two airlines fly nonstop from Washington Dulles to Reykjavík: Icelandair and United, both operating daily. Icelandair runs up to three flights a day with departures around 19:40, 20:30, 20:40, and 23:20, while United has a single daily departure at 22:55. The flight takes about 5 hours 55 minutes eastbound, and several of these departures are red-eyes that arrive the next morning.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Reykjavík?", "answer": "Reykjavík has no passenger rail system, so the primary ground transportation from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to the city center is by bus, with the Flybus and Airport Express coaches providing frequent, reliable service that takes about 45–50 minutes to cover the roughly 50 km (30 mi) distance. Taxis are available but expensive—a ride to central Reykjavík can cost upwards of ISK 15,000–20,000 (about $110–150)—and ride-hailing apps like Uber or Lyft do not operate in Iceland. Car rental is a popular option for exploring beyond the capital, with major agencies at the airport, though it is unnecessary for a city-only stay. The most-used and most practical option for most travelers is the airport coach bus, which offers the best balance of cost, frequency, and convenience; local Strætó city buses also connect the airport to the capital but are slower and less comfortable with luggage.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Iceland", "title": "Rail transport in Iceland", "time_published": "2026-07-08T19:47:37Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keflav%C3%ADk_International_Airport", "title": "Keflavík International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-07T14:35:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strætó", "title": "Strætó", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:11:07Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Washington to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available nonstop from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Reykjavík (KEF). Icelandair operates up to 17 weekly red‑eyes daily with departures typically around 8:30–8:40 PM and a later departure at 11:20 PM, while United runs a daily red‑eye departing at 10:55 PM. The Icelandair flights departing around 8:30 PM arrive in the early morning hours (around 6:30 AM local time the next day), and the later departures land in the mid‑morning of the following day.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Washington to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Icelandair and United fly nonstop from Washington Dulles to Reykjavík, with Icelandair operating 24 weekly flights and United 7. Icelandair's median fare is around $862, while United's is about $978.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Washington and Reykjavík?", "answer": "Common layovers between Washington and Reykjavík include Boston, New York (JFK or EWR), and Toronto. Boston and New York offer frequent connecting flights and short onward legs, while Toronto provides an efficient transfer with a single terminal for both US and Icelandair flights. All three hubs keep total travel time competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Reykjavík?", "answer": "June through August offers mild temperatures and long daylight hours, while May and September provide fewer tourists and still pleasant conditions." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Washington to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your stay, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required visa or health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Reykjavík?", "answer": "Reykjavík is served by Keflavík International Airport, the only international gateway, located about 50 kilometres southwest of the city centre. It handles all international flights to Iceland, with Icelandair and PLAY as the main carriers, plus seasonal services from various airlines." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Washington Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Washington, D.C., the fastest and most popular way to reach Washington Dulles International Airport is the Metrorail Silver Line, which connects directly to the terminal via an indoor pedestrian tunnel with moving sidewalks. Public buses and shared shuttle vans also serve the airport at a lower cost but with longer travel times. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door-to-door convenience at a higher price, while driving yourself is possible with on-site parking garages and economy lots, though parking fees add to the cost. The Metro is generally cheapest and most reliable for solo travelers, while ride-share or taxi is best for those with heavy luggage or tight schedules.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/parking-transportation", "title": "flydulles.com - Parking & Transportation", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/metro", "title": "flydulles.com - Dulles Airport Metrorail Station", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/", "title": "Official Website of Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulles_International_Airport", "title": "Dulles International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-18T13:47:09Z" }, { "url": "https://flydulles.com/shopping-dining", "title": "flydulles.com - Shopping & Dining", "favicon": "https://flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Reykjavík airport?", "answer": "Reykjavík Keflavík Airport has no transit hotel inside the terminal, but the Airport Hotel Aurora sits directly on airport grounds, a three-minute walk from the terminal, and is the nearest hotel. Several other hotels are within a short drive, some offering free shuttle service. The airport itself has no sleep cabins, pods, or day rooms, and while informal recliner chairs exist airside, there are no dedicated sleeping areas.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/reykjavik-keflavik-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Reykjavik Keflavik Airport Guide (KEF) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-15T13:18:09Z" }, { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/reykjavik.htm", "title": "Reykjavik Keflavik Airport Guide (KEF) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-12T19:26:45Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Washington and Reykjavík airports?", "answer": "Washington Dulles (IAD) provides wheelchair assistance through your airline, accessible airport shuttles and rental car shuttles with lifts, designated disabled parking, and a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard program for travelers with invisible disabilities; you can arrange wheelchair help in any concourse or terminal through your airline, and accessible taxis should be reserved in advance by calling Washington Flyer Taxi at 703-572-8294. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) does not publish specific mobility assistance or children’s play area details in its public listing, so you should contact your airline or the airport directly to arrange wheelchair service, ideally at least 48 hours before departure. Both airports recommend coordinating special assistance through your airline ahead of time to ensure availability.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/iad/disability-services", "title": "flydulles.com - Disability Services", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/", "title": "Official Website of Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/", "title": "Official Website of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority - MWAA", "favicon": "https://www.mwaa.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-08-26T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulles_International_Airport", "title": "Dulles International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-18T13:47:09Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/policefireems/fire-ems/fire-ems-washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "mwaa.com - Fire & EMS at Washington Dulles International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mwaa.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keflav%C3%ADk_International_Airport", "title": "Keflavík International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-07T14:35:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reykjav%C3%ADk_Airport", "title": "Reykjavík Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-07T21:53:38Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keflav%C3%ADk_Airport", "title": "Keflavík International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T15:54:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Air_Station_Keflavik", "title": "Naval Air Station Keflavik", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T09:33:53Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Washington to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Icelandair operates the majority of flights on the Washington to Reykjavík route, primarily using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. United also flies this route, operating Boeing 757-200 aircraft.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Washington to Reykjavík?", "answer": "United (Star Alliance) and Icelandair fly nonstop from Washington Dulles to Reykjavík; Icelandair is not part of any global alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "article_lookup" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Washington?", "answer": "Washington Dulles offers several lounge options when departing: the Etihad Lounge, Air France-KLM Lounge, and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse are all in Concourse A, while the Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington is in Concourse B. The Capital One Lounge, located beyond TSA PreCheck between the East and West security checkpoints on the Ticketing Level, provides working spaces, high-speed WiFi, and freshly prepared food and drinks with local ingredients, plus grab-and-go options. Note that starting July 9, the Capital One Lounge is temporarily operating with a limited-service model offering grab-and-go food and a full-service coffee bar but no seating or other amenities. The Lufthansa Business Lounge and Lufthansa Senator Lounge in Concourse B are temporarily closed.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport IAD Lounges - IAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46", "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://flydulles.com/travel-information/services-amenities/airport-lounges/capital-one-lounge-iad", "title": "Capital One Lounge - IAD | flydulles.com", "favicon": "https://flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport IAD Lounges - IAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://united.com/en/ca/fly/travel/airport/iad-map.html", "title": "Dulles International Airport Map | United Airlines", "favicon": "https://united.com/icons/icon-72x72.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Washington to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type on Washington–Reykjavík flights. Basic economy tickets typically exclude a checked bag, while standard economy often includes one checked piece and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and flexible fares grant more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Washington to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Flights from Washington to Reykjavík typically offer Economy, often Premium Economy, and flat‑bed Business class on select airlines." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely permits it." } } } }