--- iata: KEF name: Keflavík International Airport city: Reykjavík country: Iceland lastUpdated: '2026-08-31' officialWebsite: 'https://www.kefairport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.kefairport.com/' - 'https://www.kefairport.com/security-check' - 'https://www.kefairport.com/fast-track' - 'https://www.kefairport.com/news/first-time-in-iceland' - 'https://www.kefairport.com/news/508-thousand-guests-december' - 'https://www.icelandair.com/support/airports/saga-lounge/' - 'https://www.icelandair.com/support/airports/keflavik-kef/' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/iceland/keflavik-international/kef1d-elda - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/iceland/keflavik-international' - 'https://flybus.is/keflavik-reykjavik-airport-transfer/' - 'https://www.hreyfill.is/en/prices/' - >- https://www.straeto.is/en/user-information/news/changes-in-price-list-at-straeto-3 - >- https://www.icelandreview.com/travel/keflavik-fast-track-security-open-all-passengers/ - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keflav%C3%ADk_International_Airport' quickFacts: - >- Reykjanes Peninsula ~50 km southwest of Reykjavík; IATA KEF / ICAO BIKF; operated by Isavia ohf. Single passenger building — Leifur Eiríksson Air Terminal (Leifsstöð). International only — domestic flights use Reykjavík Airport (RKV), a different airport inside the city. - >- 8,159,461 passengers in 2025 (−2.01% vs 2024’s 8,326,972) — Isavia figures widely published / Wikipedia traffic table: 5,922,931 landside O&D and 2,236,530 transfers. Hub for Icelandair; ~27 airlines in 2025 schedules; Play ceased operations 29 Sep 2025. - >- Twin asphalt runways 01/19 ~3,054 m and 10/28 ~3,065 m; airside gates A and C (Schengen) plus D (non-Schengen / passport control). Compact one-terminal layout: arrivals ground floor, departures above. - >- One airline lounge — Icelandair Saga Lounge (airside Level 2 by zone D border control). No Priority Pass lounge entry; PP / LoungeKey members get dining credits at Elda and Jómfrúin instead (ISK 3,350 per visit on PP). - >- Classic EU/Schengen 100 ml cabin liquids still apply; paid Fast Track (~ISK 2,480 per passenger, book on kefairport.com) aims for ~5 minutes at screening. Free Wi-Fi throughout; drinking-water fountains airside near toilets / gates (bring an empty bottle). - >- Flybus from ISK 3,999 one-way to BSÍ (~45 min); Strætó route 55 Reykjavík– Keflavík ISK 2,400 from 1 Jul 2026; Hreyfill fixed airport taxi ISK 22,500 (1–4 pax) / 29,250 (5–8). Arrivals tip: duty-free sits after passport control and before baggage reclaim. bentoTips: - label: Transport title: Flybus ~ISK 4k — taxi only makes sense if you split the car detail: >- Official KEF guidance puts the airport ~50 km / 45–50 minutes from Reykjavík centre. Flybus (Reykjavík Excursions) is the default coach: departures timed to arrivals, ~45 minutes to BSÍ Bus Terminal, free Wi-Fi / USB, two bags included — adult one-way from ISK 3,999 on flybus.is; Flybus+ adds hotel/stop drop-off for a higher fare. Strætó public bus 55 is cheaper (Reykjavík–Keflavík countryside fare rose to ISK 2,400 on 1 Jul 2026 per Strætó/Vegagerðin) but runs a fixed timetable with more stops (~60–75+ minutes) and is awkward with heavy luggage. Hreyfill publishes fixed KEF transfers at ISK 22,500 for 1–4 passengers and ISK 29,250 for 5–8; metered trips starting at KEF add a ISK 490 airport fee — KEF’s own first-timer guide cites ~ISK 25,000 as a typical taxi ballpark to central Reykjavík. Car-hire desks sit in the arrivals hall; Blue Lagoon stopovers sell out — book before you fly if that is the plan. summary: >- Flybus from ISK 3,999 (~45′ to BSÍ); Strætó 55 ISK 2,400; Hreyfill fixed taxi ISK 22,500 (1–4). category: timing - label: Security title: Pack 100 ml — Fast Track is the paid ~5-minute lane detail: >- KEF’s official security page still requires classic LAG rules: containers ≤100 ml inside one transparent ~1 L zip bag, bag out of the tray; laptops/large electronics in a separate tray; coats/jackets off. There is no published cabin-liquids CT waiver for 2026 (Iceland Review notes CT scanner replacement targeting ~2028). Fast Track is sold directly to any departing passenger on kefairport.com — Iceland Review / mbl.is citing Isavia terms list ISK 2,480 per passenger; the lane is left of main security on the 2nd floor and the airport’s goal is ~5 minutes through screening. Access is linked to your boarding pass at purchase. Allow extra time in peak morning transatlantic and afternoon European banks; the airport has repeatedly warned of longer-than-usual security waits in busy periods. Icelandair recommends arriving ~2–3 hours before departure (check-in opens 2.5 hours on Icelandair). summary: >- Classic 100 ml rules; paid Fast Track ~ISK 2,480 aims for ~5 minutes at screening. category: terminal - label: Lounge title: Saga Lounge for eligible Icelandair — PP gets restaurant credit detail: >- The only proper lounge is the Icelandair Saga Lounge on Level 2, reached via stairs next to zone D border control (visit before non-Schengen passport control if you need the lounge on a D-gate itinerary). Amenities include showers, recliners, fireplace, kids’ play area, free Wi-Fi, refreshments and panoramic Reykjanes / Faxaflói views. Access is fare/ status/card based (same-day Saga Premium, Saga Silver/Gold with guest rules, selected Icelandic credit cards, contracted partner premium/elite — confirm on Icelandair’s access table). It does not sell walk-in day passes and does not accept Priority Pass. Icelandair publishes long daily opening windows from ~05:00 (closing times vary by language page / flight bank — confirm live; capacity limits apply in peaks). Priority Pass / LoungeKey members instead redeem an ISK 3,350 dining credit per visit at airside Elda (North Building near duty free) and at Jómfrúin — only if your specific membership still includes restaurant/EAT benefits. summary: >- Saga Lounge for Icelandair elites/premium; PP = Elda/Jómfrúin ISK 3,350 credit, not lounge entry. category: status - label: Food title: Empty bottle + arrivals duty-free before the bags detail: >- Bring an empty bottle through screening and refill at free airside drinking-water fountains (commonly outside toilets and near gates such as A15 / D-area — locations shift; follow fountain signage). Icelandic tap water is excellent. Free Wi-Fi covers the terminal (commonly advertised SSID “Kefairport FreeWifi”). On arrival from non-Schengen, the official flow is passport control → arrivals duty-free → baggage reclaim → customs — locals stop for alcohol because city Vínbúðin prices are much higher (KEF itself pushes this tip). Schengen arrivals skip passport control and go toward reclaim. Airside F&B includes Elda, Jómfrúin and the usual café / grab-and-go mix; prices are Icelandic-airport high. summary: >- Free airside water fountains; free Wi-Fi; buy arrivals duty-free before reclaim. category: food lounges: - name: Icelandair Saga Lounge hours: >- Usually open daily from ~05:00; Icelandair publishes long day/evening windows aligned to flight banks (confirm live closing time) access: - Same-day Icelandair Saga Premium - Icelandair Saga Silver / Saga Gold (guest rules per Icelandair table) - Selected Icelandic credit cards (guest fee may apply) - Partner-airline premium cabin / elite when contracted - Not Priority Pass / LoungeKey / walk-in day pass bestFor: - Icelandair Saga Premium and elite members needing showers - Long transatlantic connections before non-Schengen passport control - Families using the kids’ play area when capacity allows summary: >- Sole airside lounge at KEF. Level 2 beside zone D border control. Showers, recliners, fireplace, kids’ area, views over Reykjanes / Faxaflói, complimentary food and drinks, free Wi-Fi. Capacity controls apply in busy banks — have a café backup. No Priority Pass entry and no public day-pass sales. verdict: worth-it terminal: 'Leifur Eiríksson Terminal (airside, Level 2 by zone D)' amenities: - Showers with soap and towels - Complimentary food and soft drinks / alcohol - Luxurious recliners and seating - Kids’ play area / family facilities - Free Wi-Fi - Panoramic peninsula / bay views - name: Elda (Priority Pass dining credit) hours: 'Priority Pass lists roughly 04:00–late evening (weekday closing varies)' access: - >- Priority Pass restaurant / EAT entitlement (verify your card still includes restaurants) - LoungeKey dining entitlement where offered - Not a lounge — paid restaurant with membership credit bestFor: - Priority Pass holders without Saga Lounge access - A sit-down meal near duty free before a long-haul - 'Using one PP visit as ISK 3,350 off the bill' summary: >- Airside North Building restaurant near duty free. Priority Pass lists an ISK 3,350 credit per visit toward food and drinks (guest visits consume additional entitlements). Present membership + same-day boarding pass before ordering. Seating limits apply; this is the practical PP product at KEF because Saga Lounge rejects PP cards. verdict: depends terminal: 'Leifur Eiríksson Terminal (airside, North Building near Duty Free)' amenities: - Full restaurant menu - Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks - Wi-Fi - 'ISK 3,350 Priority Pass credit per eligible visit' - name: Jómfrúin (Priority Pass dining credit) hours: 'Priority Pass lists roughly 04:00–18:00' access: - >- Priority Pass restaurant / EAT entitlement (verify your card still includes restaurants) - LoungeKey dining entitlement where offered - Not a lounge — paid restaurant with membership credit bestFor: - PP members who prefer Jómfrúin’s menu or earlier seating - Shorter dwells when Elda is full summary: >- Second Priority Pass dining venue at KEF with the same ISK 3,350 credit pattern as Elda. Shorter published evening hours than Elda on the PP directory — check the app for your exact travel date. Confirm your issuer still funds restaurant visits; many premium cards removed EAT access. verdict: depends terminal: Leifur Eiríksson Terminal (airside) amenities: - Restaurant dining - Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks - 'ISK 3,350 Priority Pass credit per eligible visit' waterOptions: - kind: free name: Airside drinking-water fountains zone: airside price: Free summary: >- Free refill fountains after security — travellers consistently report cabinets outside toilet blocks and near gates (examples cited near A15 and D-area; some C-gate toilet blocks lack a fountain). Icelandic tap water is excellent; bring an empty bottle through screening. location: >- Airside outside toilets / near selected gates (e.g. reported at A15 and D-area — follow fountain signage) terminal: Leifur Eiríksson Terminal isBestValue: true isBestQuality: true - kind: purchase name: Landside / arrivals grab-and-go bottled water zone: landside price: Typically a few hundred ISK per bottle (varies by outlet) summary: >- Convenience store and cafés in the arrivals hall sell sealed bottles if you need water before leaving the terminal. location: Arrivals hall grab-and-go / cafés after customs terminal: Leifur Eiríksson Terminal - kind: purchase name: Airside café & shop bottled water zone: airside price: Typically a few hundred ISK per bottle (varies by outlet) summary: >- Sealed bottles from duty-free adjacent F&B and gate cafés when you skip the free fountains or are already at a remote gate. location: Airside duty-free / F&B areas after security terminal: Leifur Eiríksson Terminal airportistScore: 7.6 slug: kef region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/kef](/airports/kef). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/kef) - [Lounge directory](/airports/kef/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Keflavík International Airport (KEF) Reykjavík, Iceland · Europe Iceland’s compact international gateway: 8.16M passengers in 2025, one Leifur Eiríksson terminal ~50 km from Reykjavík, Flybus from ISK 3,999, a strong arrivals duty-free walk, and classic 100 ml security — tempered by no Priority Pass lounge and peak-bank screening waits. ## Airportist Score **7.6 / 10** - Comfort: 7.4 - Navigation: 8.0 - Food: 7.2 - Transport: 7.5 - Disruption resilience: 7.0 ## At a glance - Passengers: 8.16M (2025) - Terminals: 1 terminal (A/C Schengen + D non-Schengen) - Typical security: 18 min - On-time: 74% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Icelandair Saga Premium / elite members using the Saga Lounge showers - Travellers who pre-book Flybus (or Flybus+) to BSÍ / hotels - Arrivals shopping duty-free alcohol before baggage reclaim - Refilling free airside water after security ## Watch out for - No Priority Pass lounge — only Elda/Jómfrúin dining credits (if your card still includes restaurants) - Classic 100 ml liquids — no published CT waiver for 2026 - Peak morning transatlantic and afternoon European banks lengthen security and passport queues - Do not confuse KEF with downtown Reykjavík Airport (RKV) ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/kef/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/kef/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/kef/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/kef/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/kef/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/kef/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/kef/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/kef/reviews.md)