Keflavik International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

KEF

Full Airport name

Keflavik International Airport

Address

235 Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland

Country Dialing Prefix

354

Telephone

425 0600

Email Address

fridthor.eydal@kefairport.is

Website

www.keflavikairport.com or www.airport.is

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located on the Reykjanes peninsula, just a short drive from the town of Reykjanesbaer (Keflavik) and 50km (31 miles) southwest of the capital, Reykjavik.

Driving Directions

The airport is clearly signposted from Reykjavik.

Car Hire

Car hire is offered by ALP Car Rental, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National.

Public Transport

Bus: Flybus (tel: 562 1011; ) transfers to Reykjavik correspond with all incoming flights and leave 35-40 minutes after the arrival of each flight. The trip takes about 45 minutes. The Flybus also departs from the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik to catch departing flights. Travelers should ask their hotel to book a Flybus transfer to the airport the day before their departure. Taxi: Taxi service from the airport is operated by two companies, Aðalstöðin (tel: 421 1515) and Ökuleiðir (tel: 421 4141).

Car Parking

There are short term parking lots on both sides of the terminal and a big long-term parking lot a bit further away, although still within walking distance. Indoor car parking is offered by Alex (tel: 421 2800; www.alex.is).

Information and Help Desks

There are information desks on both levels of the passenger terminal.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications:Landsbanki Íslands (tel: 410 4144), the Icelandic national bank, has two branches at the airport, one in front of the arrivals hall and the other in the departure hall, and there are several ATMs in the terminal. There are two post boxes in the terminal as well. Wi-Fi access is available in all the principal waiting and restaurant and bar areas.
Eating and drinking: A bistro restaurant and several cafes and bars serving food, snacks and cold and hot drinks are available in the passenger terminal.
Shopping: There are several duty-free shops at the airport, and the product and brand selection is very good, including cosmetics, alcohol, confectionery, tobacco, books, magazines, jewelry, watches, technology and multimedia products. There are also shops selling Icelandic crafts, woolens and souvenirs as well as Icelandic food and drink items.
Luggage: For items lost in the arrivals or departures hall, contact the police in the terminal (tel: 420 1808). For items lost or found during travel, contact the airline concerned.
Other facilities: Icelandair travel agency (tel: 425 0220) at the airport is located in the departure hall.

Conference and Business Facilities

There is a business lounge on the second level of the terminal.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Accessibility is good at the airport. There are toilets for wheelchair users as well as lifts. Wheelchair assistance is available for travelers having difficulties moving to and from, or within, the aircraft.