Often asked: What Airport Code Is Kef?

Is Keflavik airport the same as Reykjavik airport?

“Is Keflavik airport the same as Reykjavik airport?” No! Keflavik is the international airport in the Reykjanes Peninsula while Reykjavik is strictly domestic flights only and based in the city center.

How far is KEF from Reykjavik?

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is located about 50 kilometers southwest of the capital. It is a 45-minute drive from Reykjavík.

Are there two airports in Reykjavik?

Two major airports serve Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, Keflavik Airport (KEF) and Reykjavik Airport (RKV).

What airlines fly to Kef?

Other airlines flying to Reykjavik Keflavik

jetBlue flights	SAS flights	Norwegian flights
Air Canada flights	Iberia flights	Czech Airlines flights
British Airways flights	Austrian Airlines flights	eurowings flights
Lufthansa flights	Finnair flights

Is Reykjavik airport big?

Keflavík Airport (Icelandic: Keflavíkurflugvöllur) (IATA: KEF, ICAO: BIKF), also known as Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport, is the largest airport in Iceland and the country’s main hub for international transportation. The airport has three runways, two of which are in use, and the airport area is about 25 km² (9.7 sq mi).

What is Iceland’s airport called?

Keflavik Airport (KEF) is located in the municipality Sandgerði, about a 40-minute drive from Reykjavik. The airport is a major transfer point for airlines flying between North America and Europe. The international airline of Iceland, Icelandair, even offers free stopovers in Iceland.

Is Iceland expensive?

This fair country, however, holds a reputation other than the allure of its natural wonders. According to Numbeo’s Cost of Living Index, Iceland currently ranks as the third most expensive country in the world. Local banks have also studied the essential travel costs for tourists, and the numbers are staggering.

How many international airports does Iceland have?

In Iceland, you can find 464 authorized airports. This is a number that you probably would not have guessed if being asked but the truth of the matter is that people live quite scattered around the country and some places can simply only be reached by boat or a flight.

How much is a taxi from KEF to Reykjavik?

Taxi and Uber ride from KEF airport to Reykjavik

Depending on where your hotels is, you can expect to pay anywhere between 200 and 250 EUR for a taxi ride from Reykjavik airport to the city center.

Are taxis expensive in Iceland?

Taxi prices in Iceland are quite high. With flag fall starting at around EUR 5.10, a short drive from the Central Bus Station to downtown Reykjavík will cost around EUR 15.50. Icelandic taxis are identified by the internationally recognized yellow roof sign, and they all use official mileage meters.

How much does it cost to get from Keflavik airport to Reykjavik?

A single fare from Keflavík Airport to BSÍ bus terminal will set you back 1.950 krónur (13 euros/16 US dollars), while a single fare with hotel drop-off costs 2.500 krónur (16 euros/21 US dollars). A list of hotels offering bus pick-up and drop-off is available on Re.is/flybus.

What is Iceland’s national dish?

A motion has been passed at the general meeting of the Icelandic Association of Sheep Farmers to look into getting lamb officially recognised as the national dish of Iceland.

Which airport should I fly into Iceland?

Where Do You Fly Into Iceland? Iceland’s major international airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), located in the municipality Sandgerði, roughly forty minutes drive outside of Reykjavík.

How much is it to fly to Iceland?

Good to know

Low season	September	Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
High season	December	Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Average price round-trip	$868	(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
Good deal round-trip	$403	or less
Good deal one-way	$250	or less