How to get to and from Keflavík airport (KEF): bus, train, taxi and transfers

Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Keflavík airport (KEF), 50 km from Keflavik. See also the airport guide for general information.

Buses

The airport is connected to the Reykjavík metropolitan area by two main bus services: a private shuttle service (Flybus) and the local public bus (Strætó).

Flybus: Private shuttle service operated by Reykjavík Excursions. It runs between the airport and the Reykjavík Bus Terminal (BSÍ). Departures take place approximately 40 minutes after the arrival of each flight. The service includes stops at selected accommodations and other points of interest, such as Aktu Taktu in Gardabaer and Fjörukráin in Hafnarfjördur. Online booking

Strætó (Route 55): A more economical public bus service connecting the airport with the capital (BSÍ Terminal) and other intermediate stops (Hringbraut, Midstöd, Fjördur). Check the official website for timetables and specific stops. Routes and timetables

All bus companies have ticket sales counters in the arrivals hall.

Taxis

Taxi service is available 24 hours a day, located directly outside the arrivals hall. The journey to Reykjavík city centre takes between 30 and 45 minutes.

The service operates by taximeter, so the final price varies considerably depending on the time of day and traffic conditions, generally making it an expensive option. Passengers are advised to ask for a fixed or estimated fare before starting the journey. All vehicles accept credit cards.

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Tips for getting to and from KEF

Going to the airport

Leave earlier than you think you need to: Keflavík airport is 50 km from Keflavik. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at KEF.

Leaving the airport

After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at KEF.
Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near KEF.

Content written by German Giudici

Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.

Getting to and from Keflaví­k airport