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

The distance between Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is around 49km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

3 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.

  • Duration45min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ISK 3,745($27)
Operated by

Flybus Iceland

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport (KEF).

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ISK 22,195($160)
Operated by

Taxi Reykjavik

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car
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Drive

Drive to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport (KEF).

  • Duration42min
  • Distance49km (31 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 3,745 ($27) and will take around 45min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 22,195 ($160).

The distance between Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is around 49km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 37km (23 miles)

It takes around 45min to get from Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx ISK 22,195 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 3,745 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF). We recommend that you take a taxi to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport (KEF). instead which will take 42min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF). It typically takes around 45min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 45min.

Flybus Iceland and Strætó run regular bus services between Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF). Buses run every 3 hours and take around 45min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) from Reykjavik is to take a taxi which will take 42min and cost around ISK 22,195 ($160).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Keflavík International Airport (KEF). We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. instead which will take 45min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport (KEF). The distance is around 49km (31 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around ISK 3,745 ($27).

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

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Transport options from Reykjavik to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
45min
ISK 3,745($27)
every 3 hours49km (31 miles)
Taxi
42min
ISK 22,195($160)
on demand49km (31 miles)
Drive
42min
ISK 1,110($8)
on demand49km (31 miles)

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