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RKV Reykjavik Airport

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Reykjavik Airport (RKV) serves Reykjavik, about 2 km west 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.

IATARKV
ICAOBIRK
ServesReykjavik
From centre2 km
Non-stop5
Airlines1
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation15 m

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The airport in numbers

Reykjavik Airport — facts & history

We pulled Reykjavik Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 348,773 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 471,372 in 2007.

Opened
1919
107 years ago
Passengers / year
348,773
as of 2022
Peak traffic
471,372
in 2007
Elevation
15 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Isavia
Passengers per year, 1994–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Reykjavik Airport to Reykjavik

The airport is about 2 km west of Reykjavik, about 10 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: kr1221–kr1939.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 minkr1221–kr1939
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From RKV 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.)
Selfoss51 km71 minkr14467–kr22977
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Reykjavik Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr1221–kr1939 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 Reykjavik ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Reykjavik Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Iceland

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Reykjavik 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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Reykjavik Airport

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

Rates in Reykjavik shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Reykjavik 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 2 km west of Reykjavik, about 10 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Reykjavik Airport to Reykjavik?
Roughly kr1221–kr1939 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Egilsstadir, Godthaab, Isafjordur, Akureyri. 1 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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Reykjavik 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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