Honest comparison
Flybus alternative: private KEF airport transfer compared
Deciding between the Flybus coach and a private airport transfer from Keflavík? Here is a straight, side-by-side look at how a Reykjavik Express private, door-to-door transfer compares with the Flybus shared coach — so you can pick what fits your group, your budget and your arrival time.
Reykjavik Express private transfer vs Flybus
| What matters | Reykjavik Express (private) | Flybus (shared coach) |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup & drop-off | Door-to-door — met at arrivals, dropped at your address | Coach to the BSÍ bus terminal; Flybus+ adds an onward shuttle to selected hotels |
| Schedule | On-demand, timed to your flight — your own departure | Frequent fixed departures, synced to flight arrivals |
| Pricing model | One fixed price per vehicle (1–4 passengers) | From 3,999 ISK per seat |
| Flight tracking | Yes — we track your flight and wait if you land late | Departures are scheduled around flight arrivals |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation | Per Flybus's own terms |
| Best for | Families, groups, lots of luggage, late-night arrivals | Solo and budget travellers |
Pickup & drop-off
Reykjavik Express (private)
Door-to-door — met at arrivals, dropped at your address
Flybus (shared coach)
Coach to the BSÍ bus terminal; Flybus+ adds an onward shuttle to selected hotels
Schedule
Reykjavik Express (private)
On-demand, timed to your flight — your own departure
Flybus (shared coach)
Frequent fixed departures, synced to flight arrivals
Pricing model
Reykjavik Express (private)
One fixed price per vehicle (1–4 passengers)
Flybus (shared coach)
From 3,999 ISK per seat
Flight tracking
Reykjavik Express (private)
Yes — we track your flight and wait if you land late
Flybus (shared coach)
Departures are scheduled around flight arrivals
Cancellation
Reykjavik Express (private)
Free cancellation
Flybus (shared coach)
Per Flybus's own terms
Best for
Reykjavik Express (private)
Families, groups, lots of luggage, late-night arrivals
Flybus (shared coach)
Solo and budget travellers
Which should you choose?
Flybus (from 3,999 ISK, about 45 minutes, departing from the BSÍ bus terminal, with Flybus+ onward hotel drop-off, operating since 1979 and run by Icelandia) is the cheapest way into town per seat and a great choice for solo budget travellers. A private transfer is not cheaper per seat — but for two or more people, families, or anyone with luggage or a late arrival, one fixed price per vehicle and true door-to-door service is usually better value.
Scheduled electric airport coach — coming soon
We are also building a scheduled, fully electric KEF ⇄ Reykjavík airport coach — zero tailpipe. No launch date yet.
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Your own vehicle from Keflavík Airport to your Reykjavík address — meet & greet, flight tracking and free cancellation.
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