Reykjavik Keflavík International Airport (IATA code: KEF), also known as Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport, is the largest airport in Iceland. Most international journeys to or from Iceland pass through this airport; in fact, the airport is almost exclusively used for international flights. Most domestic flights use the smaller Reykjavík Airport, which is separate to KEF and located 3 km (1.9 mi) from Reykjavík's city centre.
29 airlines fly to/from KEF, the main carrier being Icelandair, which uses the airport as its main hub. WOW Air was the second-largest Icelandic carrier and provided numerous budget flights to/from Keflavík, until it ceased operations on 28 March 2019.
Keflavik International Airport was built by the U.S. military during World War II. A new commercial terminal was developed in 1987, but to meet demand from a growing number of customers, the terminal building is being expanded. Expansion should be completed by 2022.
Interesting Fact: The main terminal building is named after Leif Erikson, the first European to arrive in North America.
Open daily from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The lounge is accessible to Icelandair Saga Class and Economy Comfort flyers, Saga Gold and Silver members. Certain American Express, Mastercard, Alaska Airlines and Lufthansa Elite/Gold Status flyers are also permitted. The lounge features padded loungers, complimentary snack/drinks and showers.
The airport has two runways currently in use.
The airport terminal is divided into two buildings: the main terminal building and a much smaller terminal building in the south. The smaller south terminal is used predominately by Eagle Air. The check-in area is located on Level 1, inside the terminal’s departure hall.
Reykjavik Keflavík International Airport is primarily served by the following airlines:
Transport between the KEF and downtown Reykjavik is a 50 kilometres (31 mi) journey along Route 41. The following options are available:
The Flybus can be picked up just outside the main terminal building and leaves every 40 mins (approx) - exact times can be found on the terminal screens inside the terminal, where there is also a Flybus information desk. The company also provides connections from your hotel back to the airport, which can be arranged in your hotel. The Airport Direct service provides transfers to the city centre and operates 24 hours a day. A private mini-van door-to-door service is also available to transfer up to 8 people.
There are a number of car hire companies located on-site: Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar (Bilaleiga Akureyrar).
Taxis can be picked up outside the main terminal building.
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