Keflavík Airport guide
Reykjavík airport code: KEF explained (and how to reach the city)
Reykjavík's main international airport is Keflavík International Airport — airport code KEF — about 50 km southwest of the city in Reykjanesbær. It is by far the largest airport in Iceland and the gateway for almost every international arrival, so if your flight lands in "Reykjavík," it almost certainly lands at KEF.
This guide explains the KEF and RKV airport codes, how far Keflavík Airport is from Reykjavík, and every way into the city — the shared Flybus, a taxi, a private door-to-door transfer, and the electric coach we have coming. Travellers searching aéroport de Reykjavík, aeroporto di Reykjavik or simply the airport in Iceland are all looking for the same place: KEF.
- Main airport code
- KEF
- Distance to Reykjavík
- ~50 km
- Drive time
- 45–50 min
KEF or RKV? Reykjavík's airport codes
Reykjavík's main international airport is Keflavík International Airport, code KEF, about 50 km southwest of the city. The small in-city domestic airport is Reykjavík Airport, code RKV, which handles flights within Iceland and to Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Almost every visitor arrives at KEF; you only use RKV for a domestic connection.
How far is Keflavík Airport from Reykjavík?
Keflavík Airport (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — a 45–50 minute drive along Route 41 (Reykjanesbraut). A private door-to-door transfer is the fastest option with no stops; the shared Flybus takes longer because it runs via the BSÍ terminal. Keflavík Airport is not in Reykjavík itself — it sits in Reykjanesbær, and the only airport inside the city is the domestic Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
Getting from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík
There are three ways to travel from KEF to Reykjavík today — the shared Flybus coach, a taxi, or a private transfer — with a scheduled electric coach on the way. Here is an honest side-by-side.
| Option | Where you board | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Flybus coach | Coach bays outside arrivals; drops at the BSÍ terminal | From 3,999 ISK per person | Solo travellers on a budget |
| Private transfer (Reykjavik Express) | Meet & greet in the arrivals hall | Fixed price per vehicle (1–4 passengers) | Groups, families and late-night arrivals |
| Taxi | Taxi rank outside the terminal | Metered, ~ISK 20,000+ to the city | Immediate travel with no booking |
| Scheduled electric coach (coming soon) | Scheduled stops (route to be confirmed) | Coming soon — no date yet | Lower-emission scheduled travel |
Shared Flybus coach
- Where you board
- Coach bays outside arrivals; drops at the BSÍ terminal
- Price
- From 3,999 ISK per person
- Best for
- Solo travellers on a budget
Private transfer (Reykjavik Express)
- Where you board
- Meet & greet in the arrivals hall
- Price
- Fixed price per vehicle (1–4 passengers)
- Best for
- Groups, families and late-night arrivals
Taxi
- Where you board
- Taxi rank outside the terminal
- Price
- Metered, ~ISK 20,000+ to the city
- Best for
- Immediate travel with no booking
Scheduled electric coach (coming soon)
- Where you board
- Scheduled stops (route to be confirmed)
- Price
- Coming soon — no date yet
- Best for
- Lower-emission scheduled travel
Which is cheapest?
The shared Flybus is the cheapest per person. For two or more travellers a private transfer is often comparable per head — and faster, with door-to-door drop-off and no change at BSÍ. A taxi is the most expensive option. We will publish the electric coach's fares and timetable only when it launches.
Keflavík Airport arrivals & departures
Once you clear immigration and collect your bags, the arrivals hall opens onto the transport area: coach bays, the taxi rank, and the meeting point where private drivers wait with a name sign. For departures, Keflavík Airport asks you to check in and drop bags around 2.5 hours before your flight; if you have booked a transfer back to KEF we time the pickup around that. Flying onward within Iceland leaves from the domestic Reykjavík Airport (RKV), not Keflavík.
Common questions about Keflavík Airport
Is Keflavík Airport in Reykjavík?
No — Keflavík Airport is in Reykjanesbær, about 50 km southwest of Reykjavík. The only airport inside the city is the domestic Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
What's the best way to get from KEF to Reykjavík?
Three options: the shared Flybus, a taxi, or a private transfer. Flybus is cheapest per person; a private door-to-door transfer is best value and fastest for two or more travellers, families, or late-night arrivals.
What's the cheapest way into the city?
The shared Flybus bus is the cheapest per person. For two or more travellers a private transfer is often comparable per head — and faster, with door-to-door drop-off and no BSÍ transfer.
Are there taxis at Keflavík Airport?
Yes — taxis operate at Keflavík Airport, but they are metered and expensive (around ISK 20,000+ to Reykjavík). A pre-booked private transfer offers the same door-to-door comfort at a fixed price you know upfront.
Can I see Reykjavík on a 24-hour layover?
Yes. With a 24-hour layover you can comfortably visit the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon and central Reykjavík. A private transfer with flexible pickup makes a tight layover workable.
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