All Direct Transfer Routes From Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
KEF
45 min
The most popular connection is the Flybus Airport Express, departing 35–45 minutes after every flight arrival directly to BSÍ Bus Terminal in 45 minutes for 3,999 ISK (~€27.00) (or 5,299 ISK (~€38.00) for Flybus+ with hotel drop-off). The cheapest option is public Strætó Bus 55 (2,400 ISK / ~€16.00), though departures are infrequent. Official taxis cost 18,000–24,000 ISK (~€120–€160).
KEF
20 min
The official and most cost-effective connection is the Destination Blue Lagoon Coach, taking just 20 minutes straight from the airport to the geothermal spa for 4,400–4,995 ISK (~€30.00–€34.00). CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: You must pre-book your Blue Lagoon admission ticket online before booking transport; walk-in admissions are strictly denied! Taxis cost 14,000–20,700 ISK (~€95–€140).
Terminals & Station Layout
KEF has a single two-level passenger terminal (Leifur Eiríksson Air Terminal). Baggage claim, customs, duty-free, car rental counters, and airport coach departure platforms are situated on Level 1 (Ground Floor). Note: Domestic flights within Iceland operate from Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV) in downtown Reykjavík, not from Keflavík.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Iceland is one of the safest countries on earth with virtually zero street crime or taxi scams. However, the most expensive mistake is taking an unbooked metered taxi on a whim — a one-way taxi into Reykjavík costs upwards of 18,000–24,000 ISK (€120–€160). Note that Uber, Lyft, and Bolt do NOT exist anywhere in Iceland.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
Flybus express coaches depart 35–45 minutes after every single scheduled flight arrival, even if your flight is delayed past midnight. Inside baggage reclaim, be sure to take advantage of the Arrival Duty-Free store before exiting customs — alcohol is heavily taxed in Iceland and sold only in state-run Vínbúðin stores with strict daytime hours.
STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION
Prefer a Driver Waiting at Reykjavík (KEF) Arrivals?
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Hopp / Hreyfill Taxi (No Uber/Bolt) & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Hopp / Hreyfill Taxi (No Uber/Bolt) pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.