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Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport Information
Reykjavik (Keflavik) Airport Code - KEF
Useful Telephone No's: Airport Administration Office + 345 425 0680 and Police Office + 354 425 0655 Departures & Arrivals Info + 354 425-0777
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International & Domestic Airlines Flying To & From Reykjavik (Keflavik) Airport
Aigle Azur BH Air British Airways Futura Iberworld Iceland Express Icelandair LTU SAS Spanair Swiss International
Tax & Duty Free Shopping Available on Arrival !
Passengers flying in to the country are able to by make tax and duty free purchases from any of the shops in the lower part of the arrivals hall.
A Few Facts About Reykjavik International Airport
The present airport was built by the United States when they and the British occupied the country during WW2. During the war it was used only for military purpose.
In the 1950s it was used for civilian flights - mainly as a refuelling point for cross atlantic flights. By this time it was completely enclosed ny the US Army base and passengers had to undergo military checks when entering or leaving. This situation continued until 1987 when a new civilian terminal was built outside the main base.
In September 2006 the Americans left Iceland and handed over the ownership of the Airport to the Iceland Government. Since then the terminal has been refurbished and expanded to twice its original size. The airport has seen an increase in passenger traffic of over 7% in the last year.
Airport Transfers To Reykjavik Domestic Airport
Passengers wishing to transfer to Reykjavik Domestic Airport which is in Central Reykjavik alongside the Iceland Capital Market should transfer via the BSI Bus Service - see adjacent column. The domestic airport serves mainly Air Iceland Eagle Air and charter services.
Airport Transfers Travel From Keflavik Airport to Central / Downtown Reykjavik
The Airport is 50 km southwest of central Reykjavik. The journey by road takes 45 minutes on good conditions. The town of Reykjanesbaer is a 10 minute drive away. There is a 'Fly bus' service that connects with all flight arrivals and flight departures.
Connections with Arriving Flights: The Fly bus departs from outside the main terminal usually about 30 minutes after the flight has landed. Actual departure times of the bus are displayed in the terminal. The bus stops at the BSI Bus terminal in central Reykjavik. You can then transfer free of charge to the larger hotels, the city's camping area and Youth Hostel.
Connections with Departing Flights: There is a Fly bus service from the BSI Bus Terminal for all departing flights. You should check the departure time the day before you depart. BSI Bus Website. It is advisable to book seats on these departure connections. Most hotels will do this on your behalf. Services To Blue Lagoon: There is a 'Blue line' mini bus service from the airport
Public Transport In Reykjavik
Public transport in Reykjavik is solely provided by a complex network of 28 bus and coaches routes which operate out of two terminals at Hlemmur and Laekjartorg. These services operate on a local, feeder and express route basis.
Services generally operate weekdays from 7am to midnight every 20 minutes during the day. In the evenings and at weekends service intervals are every 30 minutes. On Sundays the bus services start at 10am and finish at midnight. At weekends there are a few night buses from around 2am until 04.00.
Late night revellers and stop outs should note that some bars and clubs stay open to 5am after these services have finished. For more information on bus services in Reykjavik and its suburbs see the Reykjavik Bus Service website