Private Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik
by Absorb Iceland · Airport transfers · private · Reykjavík
- Luxury
- Couples
- Suits older travellers
- Good with teenagers
- Skip the queue
- Can be tailored





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Duration
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Meeting
Hotel pickup available
Languages
EN
Departs
00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:00 …
Minimum age
4
Cancellation
Free until 2 days before
About this experience
Our private departure transfer service strives to make your journey from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Reykjavik hassle-free and enjoyable. Our professional and experienced drivers will greet you at the airport and ensure you have comfortable transportation to your destination in Reykjavik.
Service Highlights:
- Convenient pickup: Our drivers understand the importance of punctuality and will be waiting for you in the arrival hall at the airport, holding a sign with your name. We will track your flight, so if it gets delayed, our driver will wait.
- Comfortable vehicles: Travel in style and comfort with our modern and well-maintained vehicles.
- Flexibility: During the booking process, we offer the option to add a return transfer from Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport (KEF), ensuring a seamless experience for your entire trip.
- Personalized service: Our drivers are friendly and knowledgeable about the area and are happy to provide you with any necessary information or recommendations.
Whether you are traveling solo, with a partner, or in a group, our private transfer service is the perfect choice for a smooth and enjoyable journey from the airport to Reykjavik. Book your transfer now and embark on a stress-free Icelandic adventure.
Description from the operator, Absorb Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Pickup at the Keflavik Airport (KEF)
- Drop-off at your hotel in the Reykjavik Capital Area
Included
- Private transfer with pickup at the Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and drop-off to your hotel within the Reykjavik Capital Area
- Knowledgeable & experienced English-speaking driver
- Parking fees
- Services tax
Not included
- Food & drinks
- Tip or gratuity
Good to know
- Please respect nature - do not throw out trash or walk on any moss.
- You do not need to print out your e-ticket for environmental responsibility purposes.
- Our office will monitor live status updates on your flight in case of a possible flight delay. Our driver will wait in the arrival hall for 75 minutes after the confirmed landing time of your flight.
- The drive from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Reykjavik takes approximately 45 to 55 minutes, depending on where you are staying in Reykjavik.
- If your group has more than 7 passengers, it may be necessary to pick you up from the nearest bus stop to your hotel. This is because Reykjavik City laws restrict the use of larger vehicles on certain streets in the downtown area. However, most bus stops are conveniently located within a 5-minute walking distance from your hotel.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 2 days before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 4 cannot join this one.
- Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 00:30, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.
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Why we list it
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Read before you book
- Keflavík Airport Transfer: Shared Shuttle vs. Private Car — Real Price and Time TradeoffsEvery Iceland trip starts at Keflavík. Shared shuttle or private transfer? The right answer depends on group size and landing time more than budget.
- Private, small group or big bus — when each Iceland tour format earns its priceThe same Golden Circle costs €85 on a coach, €107 in a minibus and over €1,000 in a private 4x4. Here's what each extra euro actually buys.
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Airport transfers — questions people ask
How do I get from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík?
It is about 50 kilometres and 45 minutes by road; there is no train. Scheduled airport coaches run to the BSÍ terminal after every arrival and are the cheapest option. Private transfers (/experience/942190/, /experience/1193487/) meet you at the door and drop you at your hotel, worth it for families or late arrivals. Taxis are expensive. If you are stopping at the Blue Lagoon, book a transfer that includes it (/experience/1036423/).
How early should I be at Keflavík Airport for my flight?
Two and a half hours before a European flight and three before North America; the airport is small and queues bunch around the morning and afternoon departure waves. From central Reykjavík allow 45 to 60 minutes' driving plus a buffer in winter weather. That means leaving your hotel three and a half to four hours before departure. Coaches and transfers work backwards from your flight time when you book.
How do I get to Landmannalaugar without a 4x4?
By highland bus. From late June to September, scheduled transfers run from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar (/experience/247406/, /experience/914986/) and back, about four hours each way on gravel and river crossings. The return-in-a-day option (/experience/270187/) gives you several hours at the site. Rental cars without 4x4 are not insured on these roads and get stuck. If you are hiking Laugavegur, the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) moves your bag hut to hut.
Is a private airport transfer worth it?
For three or more people, or a night arrival, yes. The coach drops you at a terminal or a hotel bus stop and you may need a shuttle or a walk with luggage; a private car goes door to door and waits if your flight is late. For a couple on a daytime flight with light bags, the coach is fine and much cheaper. Check the tour page for what happens if your flight is delayed.
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