Iceland
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 30-Sep-12Akureyri (AEY):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles SSE of Akureyri.
By Bus: Buses 60, 61, 61A & 62A run to and from the city. No details yet.
Rental Cars: National 461 6000.
Updated Feb11 ADV
Bíldudalur (BIU):
Location: 8 km/5 Miles WSW of town.
Rental Cars: Budget has an office in the terminal.
Updated Aug05 www
Egilsstaðir (EGS):
Location: 1 km/½ Mile E of Egilstadir.
By Taxi: Gudmundur Armannsson +354 421 1638 & Pall Sigvaldason +354 421 2052.
Rental Cars: Hertz +354 471-1210 & National 892-5700.
Updated Feb11 ADV
Gjögur (GJR):
Location: Very close to Gjogur town.
Updated Aug05
Höfn - Hornafjörður (HFN):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles N of Hofn.
Updated Feb06 ADV
Ísafjörður (IFJ):
Location: 2 km/1 Mile SW of Isafjordur.
Rental Cars: National.
Updated Feb11 ADV
Reykjavík - Keflavík Intl/Leifur Eriksson (KEF):
Location: 38 km/24 miles WSW of Reykjavík & 4 km/2 Miles WSW of Keflavik town.
Website: www.reykjavik-airport.com
By Road: To Reykjavik City centre 45 km/30-45 mins.
By Taxi: To Reykjavik centre ISK 7500-9000/30-45 mins, to the Blue Lagoon ISK 3900/20 mins.
| By Bus: | |
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| General: | The bus situation at Reykjavik is an odd and very expensive system. Buses all run to the BSI, a bus terminal located half-way between the Domestic airport and Reykjavik city centre. It is still a 15-20 minute walk to the city centre of the domestic airport from there, and no buses or shuttles seem to operate to either. Taxis or walking are the only option, and a taxi will cost ~ISK 600 for the 5 minute ride! Reykjavik Excursions claim there is a drop off service at hotels and locations throughout the city, but I was unable to obtain such a service. |
| Flybus operated by Reykjavik Excursions: | This the main transfer service for passengers between the Intl Airport at Keflavík and Reykjavík City. Route: Operates with request stops in Harnarfjörður (Hotel Viking) & Garđabær (Aktu-Taktu) in the outskirts of the city. Onward Connections: Reykjavik Excursions offers complimentary drop off service to selected hotels/guesthouses in Reykjavik for all Flybus passengers. The drop off service does however not include all hotels in Reykjavik, but all of the major ones. For this service passengers board smaller buses at BSÍ bus terminal that take you to the hotel. Taxis are also available at BSÍ bus terminal. Timings: Buses leave the airport, right outside the arrivals side 35-45 mins after all flight arrivals. Buses leave the BSI in the city daily at 0445, 0500, 0515, 0530, 0545, 0600 (Weekends only), 0645 (Mon-Fri only), 1000 (Mon, Thur, Fri & Sun), 1200 (not Saturdays), 1300, 1330, 1400, 1430, 1500 & 1620 (Mon, Wed & Fri only). For latest timings see Flybus website. Travel Time: takes 35-55 mins. Cost: ISK 1200 one way. 50% reduction for 12-15 years old, free for under 12's. Buy tickets before boarding the bus. Contact: Tel (+354) 562 1011. |
| Blue Lagoon Bus: | The Blue Lagoon is a relaxing open-air spa utilising the hot geothermal water from underground. It is SE of Reykjavík near the fishing village of Grindavík on the Reykjanes peninsula. Departures: Daily at 1630 from Keflavik Intl Airport. Price: ISK 3800, entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon included. Reykjavik Excursions operates bus tours from Keflavik Airport to the Blue Lagoon. These tours can be booked online at www.re.is. |
| SBK Keflavik Town Bus: | A local stopping bus runs from the nearby town of Keflavik into Reykjavik. Timings: Buses depart the bus station in Keflavik town Mon-Fri at 0645, 0915, 1200, 1600 & 1930. Saturdays and Holidays at 1200, 1600 & 1930. Buses leave Reykjavik Mon-Fri at 0815, 1030, 1430,1800 & 2100. Saturdays at 1430, 1800 & 2100. Takes ~ 1 hour. Cost: ~ISK 900. Tel 420 6000. Tel 420 6000. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | ALAMO/National, Akureyrar, AVIS, ATLAS, Budget & EUROPCAR +354 565 3800 are all available from the desks to the right after exiting customs. Hertz has a large desk to the left as you exit. |
| Off-Airport Rental Car Providers: | SBK Car Rental 420 6000, are in Keflavik town and can arrange cars to be delivered to the airport. |
Car Parking: 1st hour ISK 100, every 24 hrs ISK 1200.
Notes: This airport is for International flights only. Domestic flights, and those to Greenland & the Faroes operate from Reykjavik City airport. ATM/cash machines in the terminal. No Left Luggage facilities.
Airport Hotel: The nearest hotel to the airport is the Alex Motel +354 421 2800. They offer individual chalets (~ISK 9900), shared bunks and camping space (ISK 700). Free pick-up and drop-off at the airport is included. The Hotel Keflavik 420 7000, is further away in Keflavik town and is more expensive.
Airport Tel No: +354 425 0600.
Updated Feb11 ADV. Last Visit Jul05
Reykjavík - City (RKV):
Location: 1 km/½ Mile S of Reykjavík city centre.
On Foot: The city centre is about 25-30 mins walk away.
By Taxi: To the city centre ~ISK 1200/10 mins. To BSI Bus Terminal ~ISK 700/5 mins. Available outside the terminal or from a free telephone in the terminal. Tel 588 5522.
By Bus: No Buses call at the terminal, but the BSI bus terminal is 10-15 mins walk away, from where many buses and coaches depart.
Rental Cars: AVIS, Budget, Hertz, National/Akureyrar, SG Car Rental 421 3737 (delivery of cars to the airport) & A2B Car Rental 821 6909 or 616 2716.
Airport Hotel: The Icelandair Hotel Loftleiðir is on, the airport, but the other side of the runway from the terminal.
Notes: This airport is for Domestic flights and flights to the Faroes & Greenland only. The Intl airport is at Keflavik, 45 km away by road.
Airport Tel No: +354 569 4100.
Updated Feb11 ADV. Last Visit Jul05
Sauðárkrókur - Alexander (SAK):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles E of Saudarkrokur.
Updated Apr05 ADV
Vestmannaeyjar (VEY):
Location: 2½ km/1½ Miles SSW of Vestmannaeyjar, at the SW of Heimaey Island.
Updated Apr05 AD
