Reykjavík Airport Transfers: Flybus, 55 and Taxis

International visitors to Reykjavík normally arrive at Keflavík International Airport (KEF), on the Reykjanes peninsula about 50 km from central Reykjavík. Reykjavík Airport is inside the city and is Iceland’s domestic-flight hub, so it matters mainly when you connect onward within Iceland. KEF lists bus, public bus route 55, taxi and rental car as the main ways to reach Reykjavík. (Keflavík Airport: getting to Reykjavík, checked 2026-09-28; Keflavík Airport transport information, checked 2026-09-28; Keflavík Airport taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

Flybus is the simplest scheduled transfer for most international arrivals. It runs between KEF and Reykjavík’s BSÍ Bus Terminal, with hotel, guesthouse and bus-stop connections available as an added transfer. The airport-to-city coach also serves stops in Kópavogur, Garðabær and Hafnarfjörður. Standard luggage, Wi-Fi and USB charging are included. Choose BSÍ if you will continue independently; choose the hotel option if your accommodation is on the available list. (Keflavík Airport coach information, checked 2026-09-28; Flybus booking page, checked 2026-09-28)

Strætó route 55 is the lower-cost public-bus alternative. It connects KEF with the capital area, but not every trip continues to BSÍ in Reykjavík. Some journeys terminate at Fjörður in Hafnarfjörður, so check the destination before boarding. Arriving passengers use the stop near Kjóavellir on the departure side of the terminal, rather than a stop immediately outside arrivals. (Strætó route 55 airport information, checked 2026-09-28)

Taxis wait directly outside arrivals and operate around the clock. They take you to the accommodation without a terminal transfer or city-bus connection, which is useful for substantial luggage, groups or an arrival outside the practical bus window. You may choose a taxi, and the airport advises checking the displayed price list or requesting an estimate before departure. (Keflavík Airport taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

Keflavík Airport describes Reykjavík as about 40 minutes away, while Flybus publishes an approximately 45-minute journey to the city. These are airport-to-city figures, not guaranteed door-to-door times. Add passport control, baggage collection, the walk to the bus area, boarding, road conditions and the final walk or local connection from BSÍ. (Keflavík Airport getting-there information, checked 2026-09-28; Flybus booking page, checked 2026-09-28)

A Flybus hotel transfer adds the Reykjavík drop-off leg after the main coach journey. Its total time therefore depends on the selected hotel or bus stop. The standard fare ends at BSÍ, while the hotel product continues through the operator’s Reykjavík transfer network. Confirm the exact destination during booking because BSÍ arrival and hotel drop-off are different services. (Flybus price list, checked 2026-09-28; Flybus booking page, checked 2026-09-28)

Strætó’s route-55 page publishes the stops, fares and timetable link but does not publish one fixed airport-to-Reykjavík duration. The current timetable shows different journeys: some continue to BSÍ and others end at Fjörður. Use the date-specific planner, then add any onward city connection and the walk from Kjóavellir to the airport stop. (Strætó route 55 airport information, checked 2026-09-28; Strætó route-55 timetable, checked 2026-09-28)

A taxi offers direct delivery and avoids the waiting and interchange involved in public transport. The airport publishes around 45 minutes for the journey from central Reykjavík to KEF, while noting that traffic and weather affect travel time. Treat this as a road-time guide and keep separate time for hotel departure, luggage loading and airport check-in. (Keflavík Airport taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

Flybus lists an adult one-way fare of 3,999 ISK to BSÍ and 5,299 ISK for the hotel-transfer product. Passengers aged 6–15 pay 1,999 ISK to BSÍ or 2,649 ISK to a hotel, while children aged 1–5 travel free. Standard luggage is included. Odd-sized luggage costs 1,500 ISK and a bicycle costs 3,800 ISK. Return and group discounts are applied automatically when the booking qualifies, and Flybus says prices can change without notice. (Flybus price list, checked 2026-09-28)

Strætó route 55 costs 2,400 ISK for an adult between KEF and Reykjavík or Garðabær. The fare is 1,200 ISK for passengers aged 12–17, people aged 67 or over and passengers with a disability; children aged 11 or younger travel free. A journey to Fjörður in Hafnarfjörður costs 1,800 ISK for an adult. Payment is accepted by debit or credit card, cash or a countryside bus card. (Strætó route 55 airport fares, checked 2026-09-28)

The public bus is cheaper than the standard Flybus fare, but the tickets do not buy the same journey. Route 55 may finish at Fjörður and may require another connection, while Flybus includes the airport-to-BSÍ coach leg and sells the Reykjavík hotel transfer separately. Compare the final destination and luggage handling, not only the first fare number. (Strætó route 55 airport information, checked 2026-09-28; Flybus price list, checked 2026-09-28)

The airport’s taxi page does not publish one universal Reykjavík fare. It says fixed prices to Reykjavík must follow the taxi’s price list and recommends agreeing on a fare or requesting an estimate before the journey. Taxis accept cards and commonly used mobile-payment methods. Check the price before leaving the rank and ask for a receipt after payment. (Keflavík Airport taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

Flybus departures from KEF to BSÍ are scheduled about 40 minutes after each arriving plane, with more frequent service during busy periods, according to the airport. Flybus also describes its service as connected to all arrivals, including delayed flights, with passengers using the next available coach. The booking planner is the right place to confirm the service attached to your flight. (Keflavík Airport coach information, checked 2026-09-28; Flybus booking page, checked 2026-09-28)

Route 55 runs every day of the week, but it is a spaced regional service rather than a frequent airport shuttle. The current weekday timetable lists KEF departures from 06:27, with later departures including 07:54 and mostly two-hour intervals through 22:54. Some journeys reach BSÍ; others end at Fjörður. Check the current planner for the exact endpoint and departure. (Strætó route 55 timetable, checked 2026-09-28; Strætó route 55 service information, checked 2026-09-28)

For the return to KEF, use Strætó’s date-specific planner rather than treating the airport-arrival timetable as a return timetable. Route 55 has separate Reykjavík-to-airport departures and does not coordinate its schedule with individual flights. Leave enough time for the journey from the accommodation to BSÍ or Fjörður before the airport leg begins. (Strætó route 55 airport information, checked 2026-09-28)

Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the arrivals area. They are the only option in this comparison with a published round-the-clock rank and direct delivery to the address. The airport still advises checking the fare before departure because the price depends on the destination and the taxi’s price list. (Keflavík Airport taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

Strætó route 55 runs on Sundays, but its published Sunday airport pattern is limited. KEF departures are listed at 10:54, 12:54, 14:54, 16:54, 18:54, 20:54 and 22:54. The Sunday timetable shows these journeys reaching Fjörður; it does not show a Sunday BSÍ arrival time. If you need central Reykjavík, check the complete connection before choosing route 55. (Strætó Sunday route-55 timetable, checked 2026-09-28; Strætó route 55 airport information, checked 2026-09-28)

Flybus is the stronger choice when the flight arrives late or when you want a service linked to the arrival rather than a remembered last-bus time. The airport says Flybus departs after each plane lands, and Flybus says delayed passengers can take the next available coach. Select the travel date and flight in the booking system, then follow the airport signs to the scheduled bus area. (Keflavík Airport coach information, checked 2026-09-28; Flybus booking page, checked 2026-09-28)

A taxi is the dependable late-night fallback: the rank operates 24 hours and stands outside arrivals. Agree on the price or request an estimate before setting off. The taxi page publishes no single fixed Reykjavík fare, so do not budget from a generic number; use the displayed price list for the selected taxi and destination. (Keflavík Airport taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

Travellers with reduced mobility should arrange the right vehicle before arrival. KEF says Flybus vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs or mobility aids with a lift, but passengers should contact Flybus in advance. A taxi with a ramp or lift must also be booked ahead because availability is limited. The airport states that Strætó services between the capital region and KEF are not accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. (Keflavík Airport reduced-mobility information, checked 2026-09-28)