"Keflavik" is Reykjavik's international airport and is the main airport in Iceland. The airport terminal is very comfortable and modern. It is located 50 kilometers from the capital.
How to get to the city center
From the airport to the city center, you have several transportation options: bus, transfer, taxi, or car rental. By car, you can reach the city in half an hour.
Public transportation
There are buses from the airport terminal to Reykjavik. They are very comfortable and rarely crowded. Transportation will get you into the city quickly, especially since the roads in Iceland are perfectly smooth.
- Where to find: The bus stop is located near the terminal exit.
- Trip time: 45 minutes.
- Where to buy a ticket: at the airport or on the airport website.
Bus
White buses with blue and yellow Flybus lettering run from the airport terminal. There is free internet in the cabin. The bus runs to the central bus station.
- Time of operation: from 04:45 to 22:15 every 35 to 40 minutes. The bus arrival time is indicated on the scoreboard in the arrival hall.
- Fare: 25 EUR. If you buy a round-trip ticket, the cost will be 46 EUR.
Bus - Shuttle
An orange-colored shuttle from Airport Direct runs to the Skógarhlíð, 10 stop in the city center. The bus has free internet and phone chargers. It stops in the town of Koupavogyur along the way.
- Operation hours: Round the clock.
- Fare: 24 EUR to the terminus. Children's tickets (up to 13 years old) cost 12 EUR.
City Bus N°55
A city bus runs every hour from the airport to the Umferðarmiðstöðin station (near the bus station).
- Travel time: About an hour.
- Fare: For adults, it is 13 EUR, for children 5 EUR (12 - 17 years old), and 2 EUR (6 - 11 years old). For more information about this bus, visit here.
Transfer
For those who don't want to look for a cab or wait for a bus, a good option is a shuttle. This is a comfortable way to get to the city - the driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a nameplate. You can book a transfer on the KiwiTaxi website.
Cost: from 150 EUR for two passengers.
You can also take a shuttle service to the hotel, thanks to the Flybus+ and Bus-Shuttle buses that will take you directly to the hotel. Information about transportation is provided above.
Cost: 32 EUR for 1 person.
Taxi
The taxi stand is located next to the terminal exit.
Cost: about 100 EUR per car (1-3 passengers).
Rent a Car
The prices for travel in Iceland are far from budget-friendly, so if you are traveling with your family or a group, renting a car can be cost-effective. It also allows you to explore all the most beautiful natural places in the country.
- Cost: from 400 EUR per week.
- Where to find: Car rental desks are located at the airport (Avis and Budget are open from 04:00 to 01:00, Eurocar - from 05:30 to 01:00, Hertz - 24 hours a day) or can be booked online (e.g., rentalcars).
Tips for Renting a Car
- Iceland has speed limits: asphalt - 90 km/hour, gravel - 80 km/hour, city roads - 50 km/hour.
- It is forbidden to drive off-road, and it is also not advisable to break traffic rules - fines can reach several thousand euros.
- Slow down as much as possible when leaving the tarmac for gravel.
- Passengers are required to wear seat belts.
- Drive with headlights on.
- If the road is icy, it's best to rent a car with a manual transmission.
- There are plenty of gas stations on the road, and you can pay by card.
How to get to the bus and train station
To reach Reykjavík bus station, you can take a Flybus or bus N°55. Refer to the information provided above for details on bus travel.
There is no rail service in Iceland.
