KEF — Reykjavik (Keflavík) — Taxi Fare Guide
Keflavík is Iceland's main international gateway, but it sits about 50 km southwest of Reykjavík, so a taxi is one of the most expensive airport transfers in Europe. Official taxis wait outside the Arrivals hall and are metered; the airport does not set a single fixed price, but advises passengers to agree a fare or request a price estimate before the journey begins. Expect roughly ISK 18,000–22,000 (about USD 130–160) to a downtown hotel during the day.
Iceland has no ride-hailing in the usual sense — Uber and Bolt do not operate, and the local app Hopp covers scooters, not cars. Taxis are booked through companies such as Hreyfill (tel. +354 588 5522) or BSR, or hailed at the rank. Fares are metered, and night, weekend and holiday rates are noticeably higher, with distance charges rising sharply outside daytime hours. Because of this, the overwhelming majority of visitors use the Flybus coach.
The Flybus departs 35–45 minutes after each flight arrival, takes about 45 minutes to the BSÍ bus terminal, and costs ISK 3,999 per adult; the "Flybus+" option that drops you at your hotel is about ISK 5,299. Children under 6 travel free. It is the most cost-effective way into town, and for two or three people it is dramatically cheaper than a taxi.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Downtown Reykjavík (taxi, day) | ISK 18,000–22,000 | ~45 min |
| Downtown Reykjavík (taxi, night/holiday) | ISK 24,000+ | ~45 min |
| BSÍ terminal (Flybus) | ISK 3,999 / adult | ~45 min |
| Your hotel (Flybus+) | ISK 5,299 / adult | ~60 min |
| Blue Lagoon (taxi) | ISK 12,000–16,000 | ~25 min |
Practical tips: Bring a card — Icelandic taxis and the Flybus both accept contactless, and cash is rarely needed. Book the Flybus online in advance to guarantee a seat; the ticket is valid on any departure. If you do take a taxi, ask for the estimate up front, and remember tipping is not expected in Iceland.
Other ways to the city
There are no trains in Iceland, so the choice at Keflavík is between coaches, a rental car and a taxi or private transfer. The airport coaches are frequent, timed to flight arrivals and by far the cheapest way into Reykjavik.
- Flybus: The best-known service, departing from directly outside Arrivals about 35-40 minutes after each flight lands. It reaches the BSÍ bus terminal in central Reykjavik in about 45 minutes for roughly ISK 4,000 (around €27). The Flybus+ upgrade continues by minibus to most city hotels for a small extra charge.
- Airport Direct: A similar coach operator with economy and premium options, also running to the city centre and hotels, priced from about ISK 3,900.
- Blue Lagoon routes: Both coach operators sell airport-to-Blue Lagoon-to-Reykjavik tickets, letting you break the journey with your bags stored at the lagoon.
- Strætó public bus 55: The local option, running to Fjörður in Hafnarfjörður with a connection onward to Reykjavik. It costs only a few hundred krónur but is infrequent, slower and not ideal with luggage.
- Car hire: Desks sit in the arrivals hall with off-site lots a short shuttle ride away — worth it if you plan to drive the Golden Circle or Ring Road.
For late-night landings, small groups or trips to the Reykjanes or South Coast hotels, a pre-booked taxi or private transfer is usually the only practical door-to-door option.
Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.
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