Airports
Airports in Iceland
19 airports — codes, cities and transfers
Iceland has 19 airports, the main one being KEF. They serve Akureyri, Bildudalur, Egilsstadir, Gjogur among others. For each: its IATA code, the city it serves, and how to reach the centre.
Airport to city
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. Not customary.
Full list
Every airport in Iceland
CodeAirportCityTransfer
From the airport, without hunting for a taxi
Transfers & car rental in Iceland
A pre-booked transfer waits for you by name; a hire car is collected at the terminal. Both are cheaper booked ahead than at the desk.
Book your airport transfer in Iceland ahead, no terminal surprises.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
How many airports does Iceland have?
19 airports with an IATA code. The main one is KEF. Some are international, some domestic-only.
What is the main airport of Iceland?
KEF handles most international traffic. From there you can reach the centre or pre-book a transfer.
How do I get from the airport into town in Iceland?
No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car.
Can I use a taxi or ride app from the airport in Iceland?
Taxis are very expensive (about ISK 15,000–20,000 to the centre). No Uber. Most visitors rent a car.