Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik: Direct Hotel Dropoff & WiFi

The Desk Is Right There When You Land

You get picked up steps from arrivals without searching for a desk, travel 45 minutes to Reykjavik with free WiFi and USB charging, then board a hotel dropoff bus at the terminal that takes you directly to your accommodation. The whole journey is timed around your flight arrival, and staff assist if you need help finding your bus.

Step-by-step itinerary

Airport transfer from KEF to Reykjavik

• Exit Keflavik arrivals hall
• Locate service desk or show ticket
• Board Flybus outside arrivals
• Enjoy 45-minute scenic bus ride
• Arrive at BSÍ Bus Terminal
• Transfer to smaller drop-off bus
• Reach your Reykjavik hotel

The experience

You walk out of arrivals at Keflavik and there's no hunt for a transfer desk, no scanning a wall of signs, no phone call to figure out where to go. The service desk is steps away. If you've already got your ticket on your phone, you walk straight outside to the buses. They're the ones with the color that matches your receipt. The whole thing takes maybe two minutes. The airport transfer to Reykjavik departs about 45 minutes after your flight lands, which gives you time to collect a bag, use the bathroom, and actually sit down before you're moving.

The drive itself is 45 minutes, and the route follows the coast and then the lava fields. The kind of landscape that makes you forget you're tired. Free WiFi is on board if you need to message someone or check in, and there are USB chargers at every seat, which matters when your phone is at 3 percent and you've got another hour before you reach the hotel. The bus is big enough that you're not crammed in, and the windows are decent for photos if the light is right.

Once you hit Reykjavik, you don't get dropped at some central station and left to figure out the rest. The bus pulls into BSÍ Bus Terminal, and then you board a smaller drop-off bus, same color as your ticket, that takes you straight to your hotel. Staff are there if you need help finding the right bus. The whole operation has been running since 1979, which means they've worked out the timing and the logistics. It's not flashy, but it works, and that's what matters when you've just landed and want to get to your room.

The service runs 24/7, so if your flight is at 6 in the morning or midnight, there's someone at the desk and a bus scheduled. The transfer is carbon-neutral too, if that matters to you. Book it when you book your flight, or grab a ticket at the desk: either way, you're not negotiating with a taxi driver at the curb or waiting for a shuttle that may or may not show up.

What’s included

Your transfer includes pickup from Keflavik Airport with a service desk steps from arrivals, a 45-minute bus journey to Reykjavik with free WiFi and USB charging at every seat, a connection at BSÍ Bus Terminal to a smaller hotel dropoff bus, and direct delivery to your hotel. The service is carbon-neutral and operates 24/7 with round-the-clock customer support.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Child (1 to 5 years): free

GroupUp to 60

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Reykjavik Excursions

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb and the uncertainty of timing. The bus departs on a schedule tied to your flight, the desk is right there when you land, and your hotel dropoff is included, so you know exactly what happens from arrivals to your room.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years); Child (1 to 5 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik take?

Approximately 45 minutes by bus, plus time for the connection at BSÍ Bus Terminal to your hotel dropoff bus.

Where do I find the transfer desk at KEF Airport?

The service desk is located steps from the arrivals hall. If you have a printed or digital ticket, you can go directly outside to the buses.

When does the bus depart after I land?

The bus departs approximately 45 minutes after your flight arrives. The service monitors all incoming flights and schedules departures accordingly.

Is WiFi included on the bus?

Yes, free WiFi is available on board, along with USB charger ports at every seat.

How do I know which dropoff bus to board at BSÍ Terminal?

The dropoff bus is clearly marked with the same color as your ticket received at KEF Airport. Staff on site will assist you if needed.

Is this service available 24/7?

Yes, the customer support desk is open around the clock, and transfers operate at all hours to match flight arrivals.

Is the transfer wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the service is wheelchair accessible.