Blue Lagoon
A famous geothermal spa with milky-blue water in a lava field, a short distance from the airport. Booking ahead is needed.
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Keflavík: airports, things to do and where to stay
Keflavík is the largest town on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland, and today forms part of the municipality of Reykjanesbær. Beside the international airport, it is a good base for seeing the peninsula's volcanic landscapes.
Keflavík airports
From the airport to central Keflavík
Keflavík International Airport airport is about 3 km from central Keflavík.
Flybus
A direct bus to Reykjavik, stopping at the BSÍ bus terminal. It takes about 45-50 min and runs in line with flight times.
Strætó
Public buses linking the airport with the Reykjavik area. Slower than the Flybus, but cheaper.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the terminal. Reykjavik is about 50 km away, so it is a long and expensive ride.
Keflavík
Things to do in Keflavík
Reykjanesviti
Iceland's oldest lighthouse, at the tip of the peninsula, with views of cliffs and open sea.
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Brú milli heimsálfa
A footbridge across a rift that marks the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
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Gunnuhver
A geothermal area of steam vents and boiling mud on the Reykjanes coast. Stay on the marked paths.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Keflavík?
Keflavík is served by Keflavík International Airport (KEF).
How far is the airport from central Keflavík?
Keflavík International Airport airport is about 3 km from central Keflavík.
How do I get from the airport to central Keflavík?
From Keflavík International Airport airport you can take Flybus (bus), Strætó (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Keflavík?
Highlights of Keflavík include Blue Lagoon, Reykjanesviti, Brú milli heimsálfa, and Gunnuhver.
Photo credits
- Blue Lagoon: Acediscovery, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Reykjanesviti: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Brú milli heimsálfa: No machine-readable author provided. Reykholt assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gunnuhver: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons