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KEF Keflavik International Airport

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Keflavik International Airport (KEF) serves Reykjavik, about 40 km southwest of Reykjavik. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKEF
ICAOBIKF
ServesReykjavik
From centre38 km
Non-stop32
Airlines8
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation52 m

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The airport in numbers

Keflavik International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Keflavik International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 7.8M passengers in 2023, against a peak of 9.8M in 2018.

Opened
1943
83 years ago
Passengers / year
7.8M
as of 2023
Peak traffic
9.8M
in 2018
Elevation
52 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Isavia
Passengers per year, 1985–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Keflavik International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavik

The airport is about 40 km southwest of Reykjavik, about 54 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive (about ISK 15,000–20,000 to the centre). No Uber. Most visitors rent a car. Estimated fare to the centre: kr11040–kr17534.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~38 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~54 minkr11040–kr17534
Private transfer~54 minfixed upfront
Car rental~54 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KEF to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Selfoss79 km83 minkr22083–kr35073
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Keflavik International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr11040–kr17534 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Keflavik ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Keflavik International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 32 destinations, operated by 8 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Icelandair · easyJet · Canadian Western Airlines · bmibaby · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Scandinavian Airlines System · Air Greenland · Finnair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Keflavik International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Keflavik International Airport is the airport nearest Reykjavík's cruise terminal. Cruises from Reykjavík — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Keflavik International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Keflavik International Airport to the centre of Reykjavik?
No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car. The airport is about 40 km southwest of Reykjavik, about 54 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavik?
Roughly kr11040–kr17534 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Keflavik International Airport?
Taxis are very expensive (about ISK 15,000–20,000 to the centre). No Uber. Most visitors rent a car.
What's the cheapest way from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavik?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car.
Can I get from Keflavik International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Keflavik International Airport?
About 32 destinations, including Oslo, London, Copenhagen, Paris. 8 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Keflavik International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Keflavik International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Keflavik International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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