Icelandair BCN KEF FI597
Icelandair · Live forecast
BCN → KEF
FI597 · Apr 19, 2026 · 11:50 CES · boeing 737 max 8
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 40m
Duration
1,609 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BCN → KEF
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ICE550 6051N01730W 1027 F330 AGORI 1101 OSBOX MS53 259/33 KT TFICN QXS RKV 191027 F37A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL83 5602N01108W 1026 F340 PIKIL 1044 5600N02000W MS57 322/48 KT N305NY QXS BRR 191026 J44A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR7B 5408N01108W 1024 F360 RESNO 1043 5702N01958W MS59 323/31 KT GVTEA DDL ORK 191024 J02A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW26V 5803N01137W 1024 F410 GOMUP 1034 GINGA MS56 319/19 KT GZBLI DDL FAE 191024 L73A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW5EA 5455N01124W 1022 F380 PIKIL 1040 5801N01959W MS62 319/28 KT GZBLA DDL ORK 191022 L55A
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from El Prat De Llobregat, Barcelona to Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Pyrenees and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 50 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 21 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 5h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Moderate
2:22-2:50
Light
2:50-3:18
Moderate
3:18-3:46
Light
3:46-4:14
Light
4:14-4:42
Light
4:42-5:10
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
BCN El Prat De Llobregat — Departure
Wind
12 kt (220°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
KEF Keflavik International Airport — Arrival
Wind
23 kt G33 (130°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
boeing 737 max 8
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.