Keflavik International Airport Overview
Airport Code
KEF
Full Airport Name
Keflavik International Airport
Address
235 Keflavik International Airport, Iceland
Country Code
354
Telephone
425 0600
Fax
425 0610
E-mail
fridthor.eydal@kefairport.is
Website
www.keflavikairport.com or www.airport.is
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT
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.
Airport News
The North building of the terminal has been recently expanded and redeveloped, and the whole terminal complex has been revamped. The whole project was completed in June 2007.
Driving Directions
The airport is clearly signposted from Reykjavik.
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; website: www.alex.is).
Car Hire
Car hire is offered by ALP Car Rental, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National.
Public Transport
Road: Bus: Flybus (tel: 562 1011; website: www.flybus.is) 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).
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.
Hotels
Icelandairhotel - Flughótel (tel: 421 5222; website: www.icehotels.is) is located just 5 minutes from the terminal. Hotel Keflavík (tel: 420 7000; website: www.hotelkeflavik.is) and Hótel Keilir (tel: 420 9800; website: www.hotelkeilir.is), in the heart of Keflavik town, are also only 5 minutes away. Motel ALEX (tel: 421 2800; website: www.alex.is) offers motel accommodation at the airport.
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