Keflavik International Airport (IATA: KEF) is a key aviation hub serving Reykjavik and the wider Iceland region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Keflavik International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Keflavik International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Reykjavik, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Reykjavik for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw (WRO) | Wizz Air | Direct | 6 Oct | €105 |
| Budapest (BUD) | Wizz Air | Direct | 15 Oct | €166 |
| Oslo (OSL) | Wizz Air | 1 stop | 24 Sep | €171 |
| Kutaisi (KUT) | Wizz Air | 1 stop | 12 Nov | €178 |
| Belgrade (BEG) | Wizz Air | 2 stops | 12 Nov | €187 |
| Milan (MIL) | easyJet | 1 stop | 15 Oct | €190 |
| London (LON) | Wizz Air | 1 stop | 20 Sep | €206 |
| Alicante (ALC) | Wizz Air | 1 stop | 17 Oct | €228 |
| Warsaw (WAW) | Wizz Air | Direct | 8 Sep | €235 |
| Bari (BRI) | Wizz Air | 2 stops | 5 Oct | €255 |
| Helsinki (HEL) | Wizz Air | 2 stops | 1 Oct | €269 |
| Paris (PAR) | easyJet | Direct | 8 Sep | €276 |
Keflavik International Airport has published nonstop service to 29 airports across 13 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from KEF.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo (Gardermoen) | OSL | Norway | 1,781 km |
| Alicante | ALC | Spain | 3,208 km |
| London | LGW | United Kingdom | 1,935 km |
| Helsinki (Vantaa) | HEL | Finland | 2,444 km |
| Copenhagen | CPH | Denmark | 2,143 km |
| Amsterdam | AMS | Netherlands | 2,037 km |
| Stockholm | ARN | Sweden | 2,143 km |
| Billund | BLL | Denmark | 1,967 km |
| Boston | BOS | United States | 3,874 km |
| Zaventem | BRU | Belgium | 2,148 km |
| Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | CDG | France | 2,241 km |
| Denver | DEN | United States | 5,727 km |
| Frankfurt am Main | FRA | Germany | 2,401 km |
| Glasgow | GLA | United Kingdom | 1,347 km |
| Dulles | IAD | United States | 4,494 km |
| New York | JFK | United States | 4,163 km |
| London | LHR | United Kingdom | 1,895 km |
| Manchester, Greater Manchester | MAN | United Kingdom | 1,653 km |
| Minneapolis | MSP | United States | 4,725 km |
| Munich | MUC | Germany | 2,691 km |
| Seattle | SEA | United States | 5,811 km |
| Orlando | SFB | United States | 5,643 km |
| Toronto | YYZ | Canada | 4,170 km |
| Nuuk | GOH | Greenland | 1,400 km |
6 carriers publish nonstop service at KEF, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icelandair | FI | Full Service | 49 |
| Finnair | AY | Full Service | 2 |
| Norwegian | DY | Budget | 2 |
| SAS | SK | Full Service | 2 |
| Air Greenland | GL | Regional | 2 |
| easyJet | U2 | Budget | 2 |
General guidance rather than KEF-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
