Keflavik International Airport is Iceland's largest airport and its main international hub.

From Keflavik Airport into Reykjavik

Keflavik Airport says Flybus runs between the airport and the BSI bus terminal in Reykjavik, and recommends booking tickets in advance.

Regular Straeto public transport buses run between the capital area and Keflavik Airport.

Keflavik International Airport is about 47 km from Reykjavik, about a 45 minute drive.

Getting around Reykjavik by bus

Straeto fares are paid using the Klappid mobile application, by contactless payment, or with a Klapp card or keychain.

With Straeto fare capping an adult never pays for more than 3 rides per day or 9 per week.

Children aged 11 and younger travel free on Straeto.

The City Card includes admission to participating museums and galleries, geothermal pools, city buses in the capital area, and the Videy ferry.

Buses, flights and ferries beyond the capital

Use the Driving Distance Calculator to help plan your trip.

Straeto runs a bus service between the Reykjavik BSI terminal and Akureyri several times a week.

Scheduled domestic flights connect Reykjavik and Akureyri several times a day.

Domestic flights in Iceland are operated by Icelandair and Norlandair.

Reykjavik's domestic airport is located close to the city centre.

The southern Westfjords can be reached by bus from Reykjavik to Stykkisholmur and then the ferry Baldur to Brjanslaekur.

Straeto publishes its schedules at straeto.is, and service is reduced in winter.

Guided day trips instead of a rental car

The Golden Circle is a round trip that starts and ends in Reykjavik, with three main stops: Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall.

Seljalandsfoss is a South Coast waterfall that visitors can walk behind.

Reynisfjara is a black sand beach near Vik where sneaker waves arrive without warning and make the shoreline dangerous.

The Blue Lagoon is about 50 km from Reykjavik, about a 50 minute drive.

Renting a car outside the capital

Car rental companies operate at the Akureyri Airport terminal, and bus transfers and taxi services are also available there.

Comparing tours

You can compare Reykjavik tours to see the current options.