Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Private Transfer with Pickup

Keflavik to Reykjavik by private car, driver waiting with your name

A private transfer picks you up at Keflavik International Airport and drives you to your Reykjavik hotel in a comfortable car with a trained driver. Your driver holds a welcome card with your name in the arrivals hall and handles the route while you settle in. The journey takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour, and the driver can provide booster or infant seats if you book ahead.

The experience

Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Keflavik International Airport with a welcome card bearing your name. No hunting for a shuttle bus or waiting for a shared ride to fill up. The car is ready when you clear customs. The driver holds a special license (number 450 from Iceland's road administration) required for private chartered transport, and knows the facts and figures about Iceland, so the drive itself becomes a first conversation about what you're about to see.

The route to Reykjavik takes between 45 minutes and an hour depending on traffic and your hotel's location. WiFi and bottled water are on board, so you can start checking messages or sipping something cold as soon as you sit down. If you're traveling with children, let the operator know during booking and they'll have a booster seat or infant seat ready. The car is designed for private service: one person traveling solo, a couple, or a small group all get the same dedicated vehicle and driver attention.

On the return, the same service works in reverse: your driver drops you at the airport entrance with time to spare for check-in and security. If you want to avoid the uncertainty of bus schedules and the fatigue of shared transport after a flight, this is the straightforward alternative.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Keflavik International Airport to your Reykjavik destination.
• a trained driver with special license for chartered transport.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• booster seat or infant seat if requested in advance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Local Pickup

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you're arriving solo or with a small group and want to skip the bus queue and shared-ride wait. The private car means you leave the airport on your schedule, not on a shuttle's timetable, and your driver can answer questions about Iceland from the moment you meet.

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Top questions

How early do I need to book the return transfer to the airport?

Book your return transfer when you reserve the arrival one, or as soon as you know your departure time. The driver will time the pickup to get you to Keflavik International Airport with a comfortable margin for check-in and security.

What if my flight lands late and I'm worried about waiting time?

The driver tracks your flight, so if you land later than expected, the pickup adjusts accordingly. You pay for the transfer itself, not for waiting time, so delays on the tarmac don't add to your cost.

Can the driver take me somewhere other than my hotel?

Yes. Let the operator know your destination during booking (whether it's a specific address, a rental car office, or another location in Reykjavik), and the driver will take you there instead.

Is there anything I need to do when I arrive at the airport?

Head to the arrivals hall and look for your driver holding a welcome card with your name. If you can't find them, you'll have contact details in your booking confirmation to call or text.