If you’re landing at Keflavík International Airport, and need a way to get to Reykjavík city center, the Flybus is your best option. This quick, reliable, affordable and eco-friendly airport transfer offers a range of convenient stop locations within the city.
- Flexible times
- Flybus operates in connection with all arrivals
- Duration to Reykjavik
- 45 minutes to BSÍ Bus Terminal
- Downtown Drop-Off
- Available for an extra fee and takes an additional 30 minutes
- Carbon Neutral
- We fully offset our carbon emissions
- Stay connected
- Free Wi-Fi on all buses
Why Choose Flybus for Your Airport Transfer?
When you arrive in a foreign country for your holiday, the last thing you want when you touch down is an airport transfer that’s confusing, inconvenient, or costly. That’s exactly why Flybus Iceland exists, to make your arrival as smooth as possible.
Reliable and hassle-free service
The Flybus runs between Keflavík airport and Reykjavík 15 times a day. The journey takes about 45 minutes from the airport to where it terminates at the BSÍ bus station downtown. The Flybus runs in connection with all airport arrivals—so if you’re late, the bus will wait.
When it’s time to leave Iceland, the Flybus can also take you back to Keflavík Airport. You can choose to be picked up from nearby your hotel or board the bus directly at the BSÍ bus station, whichever is most convenient for you.
Additional city-center drop-offs
Passengers who have purchased the optional hotel drop-off service change vehicles and transfer to minibuses at BSÍ, which take them to the nearest bus stop to their hotel. This additional service typically takes around 30 minutes and incurs a small extra fee. It’s a quick and reliable service, to make your journey completely stress-free.
Carbon neutral journey
Moreover, Flybus is completely carbon neutral, ensuring your journey is eco-friendly. Enjoy comfortable seats, onboard WiFi, and stunning views of the Reykjanes peninsula lava fields. Choose Flybus for a seamless, sustainable transfer to and from Keflavík International Airport.
Flybus schedule
Reykjavik - Keflavik Airport
| Hotel pick up | City Center - BSÍ Bus Terminal | Airport EST. Arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 03:30 | 04:15 |
| 04:00 | 04:30 | 05:15 |
| 05:00 | 05:30 | 06:15 |
| 06:00 | 06:30 | 07:15 |
| 07:00 | 07:30 | 08:15 |
| 08:00 | 08:30 | 09:15 |
| 09:00 | 09:30 | 10:15 |
| 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:45 |
| 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:45 |
| 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:45 |
| 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:45 |
| 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:15 |
| 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:15 |
| 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:45 |
| 19:30 | 20:00 | 20:45 |
| 21:00 | 21:30 | 22:15 |
| 22:00 | 22:30 | 23:15 |
Keflavik Airport – Reykjavik
| Keflavik Airport | City Center - BSÍ Bus Terminal |
|---|---|
| Linked to Flight Arrivals | + 45 minutes |
FAQ
The Flybus is the most reliable airport transfer between Keflavík airport and Reykjavík. The Flybus schedule runs throughout the day, synchronised with the airport departure and arrival times—so you can be sure there’ll be a bus when you need it.
The journey between the airport and the city centre takes 45 minutes, terminating at the BSÍ bus station. Book your ticket online and travel cashfree.
The Flybus journey takes approximately 45 minutes between the BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík and Keflavík Airport, depending on road conditions. The distance is 50 kilometres (31 miles) each way. f you’ve booked the Flybus+ hotel drop-off service), this typically adds around 30 minutes to your journey.
If you’ve booked the Flybus+ service, this typically adds around 30 minutes to your journey. The Flybus takes you to the BSÍ bus terminal, where you’ll transfer to a minibus for the hotel drop-off. Large buses are not allowed in downtown Reykjavík, so the minibus will take you to the nearest bus stop to your hotel. From there, you may need to walk 1–5 minutes to reach your destination.
The easiest option is to buy Flybus tickets in advance online. You can book in a matter of moments and know that you’re all prepared to travel before you arrive in Iceland.
Alternatively, you’ll find ticket machines in Keflavík airport, making it really easy to catch a bus whatever time you land.
The main bus stop in Reykjavík is the BSÍ Bus Terminal, in the centre of town. This is where the basic service terminates.
On the way, there are two other Flybus stop locations: Hafnarfjörður and Garðabær. If you wish to be dropped off at those stops, please inform the driver before your journey.
After the BSÍ bus station, the Flybus+ service can take you directly to selected hotels and guesthouses. Reykjavík’s youth hostel, the Laugardalur campsite, and Reykjavík’s domestic airport are all served by Flybus+.
We always recommend booking the Flybus in advance, as it helps you make sure you’re all prepared for your trip.
However, you don’t need to book in advance. There are ticket machines available at Keflavík airport and a seat is always available to airport passengers.
The Flybus is the most reliable service connecting Keflavík airport with Reykjavík. It’s run by Reykjavík Excursions, one of the oldest and most respected tour operators in Iceland.
Just check out the Flybus reviews to see what customers are saying. 97% of guests rate the drivers as excellent or good, while over 90% rate tours as excellent or good.
You should expect to pay at least 16,000 ISK for a private taxi between Reykjavík and Keflavík. However, prices can increase in evenings and on weekends.
The Flybus Iceland is not a sleeper service, as it only takes 45 minutes. However, it does run from as early as 03:30 in the morning, and you’re more than welcome to sleep on your way to and from the airport!
The Flybus in Reykjavík is the most convenient way to travel between Keflavík airport and Reykjavík. Catch the bus from just outside the Keflavík airport terminal and it will take you into town.
Similarly, if you’re travelling to Keflavík airport, you can catch the bus from Reykjavík’s BSÍ bus terminal. There are 15 scheduled departures each day.
The best way to get a ticket is to book online. You’ll have a flexible ticket, meaning that you can travel on any Flybus—and travel cashfree.
An adult ticket for the Flybus costs 3,999 ISK and children travel for 1,999 ISK. The downtoen drop-off setvice costs an additional 1200 ISK. Children under the age of 6 travel for free.
If you’re travelling on the Flybus, you can bring two bags per person, weighing no more than 23 kg (50 lbs) each. They’ll be stored in the luggage compartment of the bus.
It’s really easy to take the Flybus in Iceland. The bus stop is located directly outside the Keflavík airport terminal and every bus is scheduled to service every arriving flight.
Buses are scheduled to depart 40 minutes after a flight’s arrival, but if your flight is late, the bus will wait. With a ticket booked online, you can get any Flybus that’s available.
When you’re going to the airport from downtown Reykjavík, head to the BSÍ bus terminal. Or book Flybus+ to benefit from pickup from your accommodation.
A single adult journey on the Flybus costs 3,999 ISK. Children under 16 travel for 2,000 ISK, while kids under 6 travel free.
If you want to benefit from hotel pickup or drop-off, you will pay a little more for your ticket. The same applies if you want to combine the Flybus and a Northern Lights tour, a Golden Circle tour, or another combination tour.
Check out the up to date costs on the Flybus booking page.
You can book your bus ticket for either the day you land or the next day. If you land late at night and prefer to take the bus the next day, that's perfectly fine. We always accept tickets for the next day if you land at night.
For the comfort and safety of all our passengers, animals are not permitted on our transfer services. This policy helps accommodate guests with allergies or those who may be afraid of animals. Certified service animals are, of course, an exception, though proof of certification may be required. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a pleasant travel experience for everyone.