How to travel from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður, Iceland

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÍsafjörðurKeflavík International Airport (KEF) if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 21,225($155)
Operated by

Icelandair

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Bus

Take the bus to Borgarnes then Hólmavík - Kaupfélag and then to Ísafjörður Edinborgarhús.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 20,670($150)
Operated by

Strætó

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Stykkishólmur then take a ferry to Brjánslækur then drive to Ísafjörður.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 13,735($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður

There are several options for getting from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ISK 13,735 ($100) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 21,225 ($155).

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður by plane.

The quickest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 21,225 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ISK 13,735 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal, Ártún B, Borgarnes and Hólmavík - Kaupfélag. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Ísafjörður from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to fly which will take 1h 45m and cost around ISK 21,225 ($155).

Yes you can fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and arrive at Isafjordur (IFJ). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

Icelandair fly between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and and arrive into Isafjordur (IFJ). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and and arrive into Isafjordur (IFJ).

The closest major airport to Ísafjörður is Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 1h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 21,225 ($155).

How do I get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður

Compare travel optionsbetween Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður

Transport options from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Ísafjörður
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 45m
ISK 21,225($155)
hourly273km (170 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
ISK 20,670($150)
twice a week520km (323 miles)
Car and Ferry
9hrs
ISK 13,735($100)
once daily393km (244 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ísafjörður

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Ísafjörður

The following major airports near Ísafjörður offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Ísafjörður
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Ísafjörður