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Keflavík Airport

    Touch down in Iceland

    Make the most of your time at the airport and experience the local atmosphere
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    Where your journ­ey beg­ins

    Find everything you need while you’re here.

    Local shopping

    Explore our shops and get Icelandic goods at duty-free prices

    Restaurants and bars

    Enjoy local flavours and refreshing drinks before your flight

    Fast Track

    Get fast­er thr­ough sec­urity and book Fast Track before your flight

    Servic­es at KEF

    Book your transfer, rent a car and exchange currencies, all conveniently located at KEF

    Flybus

    Official airport transfers between KEF Airport and Reykjavík

    Car rentals

    Discover ways to rent a car and explore at your own pace

    Currency exchange and tax refund

    Exchange currencies or claim tax refunds

    Duty-free shopping

    In our broad selection of shops,
there should be something for everyone, at duty-free prices

    Gifts & souvenirsWine & SpiritsSweetsBeauty

    Ísland Duty Free

    A wide range of high-quality duty-free goods – featuring both Icelandic and international brands. Get great discounts on your favourite items, handpicked duty-free selections, and popular brands.

    Beauty

    Blue Lagoon Skin Science

    Discover Blue Lagoon Skin Science, where Icelandic nature meets advanced research to create high-performance, award‑winning skincare designed to promote healthy, radiant skin. Explore the collection at duty‑free prices.

    Fashion & accessories

    66° North

    66 North offers outdoor clothing for Icelandic conditions. The clothing is produced with the clear goal of handling Iceland's unique nature and weather conditions.

    Gifts & souvenirsFashion & accessories

    Fyrir Ísland

    Fyrir Ísland is the official supporter store for the Icelandic football team.

    Gifts & souvenirsFashion & accessories

    Saga Nordic Design

    Saga Nordic Design offers a curated selection of Icelandic gifts, handicrafts, wool products and stylish Nordic design. Visit the store before your departure from Keflavík Airport.

    Wine & SpiritsSweetsGifts & souvenirs

    Ic­eland­ic Deli

    At Icelandic Deli, you can take a piece of Iceland with you on your journey. Icelandic Deli offers a selection of artisanal cheeses, cured and smoked meats, premium chocolates, and...

    Books & magazinesTravel essentials

    Penninn / Eymundsson

    Penninn Eymundsson offers a large selection of books and magazines in both Icelandic and foreign languages. They also carry gift items, suitcases, and other travel products.

    Travel essentialsTechnology & gadgets

    Elko

    Elko offers a wide selection of electronics from well-known brands at low prices. Elko operates two stores at Keflavík Airport. Products can be ordered online and picked up at the...

    Gifts & souvenirs

    Nordic Souvenir

    Nordic Souvenir offers a selection of popular souvenirs, gift items, travel-related products and snacks for the flight.

    KEF flavours

    Enjoy diverse dining options and refreshments

    Family favoritesCasual dining

    Hjá Höllu

    Hjá Höllu restaurant offers healthy food made from scratch using high-quality ingredients. Items on the menu include oven-baked pizzas, sandwiches, and salads.

    Family favoritesCasual diningFast food

    Yuzu

    Yuzu is located in the heart of Aðalstræti in Keflavík Airport’s departures hall, where your journey continues beyond security screening and Iceland Duty Free. Here, burgers take centre stage, infused...

    Fast foodFamily favoritesCasual dining

    Bæjarins beztu

    Bæjarins Bestu offers delicious hot dogs and drinks. Some people call this the Icelandic dish.

    Bars

    Elda Bar

    Bar Elda offers a relaxed atmosphere with a selection of draft beers, wines, and cocktails. Located in the Non-Schengen area, it's an ideal spot for travelers to enjoy a drink...

    Dine in styleCasual dining

    Jómfrúin

    Jómfrúin offers a selection of Danish pastries mixed with classic Danish and Scandinavian dishes. Table reservations can be made in advance.

    Casual diningDine in style

    Trattoria Tavolare

    Italian restaurant serving pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, and antipasti. All day Italian kitchen.

    Family favoritesCasual diningFast foodConvenience shop

    Point

    At Point kiosks you’ll find travel essentials, a wide range of snacks, drinks, fresh pastries, pizza, and a variety of other food options. Whether it’s a quick coffee on the...

    Family favoritesCasual diningCafés

    Maika’i

    Maika’i serves Brazilian-style Açaí bowls—smoothie bowls topped with granola, banana, and fresh fruit.

    Casual diningBars

    Loksins

    Loksins Café & Bar offers a varied menu with freshly baked handmade pastries, breakfast bowls, salads, fresh ciabatta and tasty hot dishes.

    Family favoritesCasual diningFast food

    Keflavík Diner

    The restaurant takes you on a journey through history, paying tribute to the era when the American military called Keflavík home from 1951 to 2006. The menu is a vibrant...

    Bars

    Drinks Hub Bar

    Drinks Hub is a bar located in the middle of Aðalstræti Food Hall in the departure hall after security. Selection of beers and wine.

    Family favoritesCasual diningFast food

    Sbarro

    Sbarro offers a selection of freshly baked New York pizzas and pasta dishes as well as special breakfast dishes.

    Family favoritesDine in styleCasual dining

    Elda

    Elda offers quick service and hot and cold dishes. They provide classic dishes with an Icelandic twist that travelers can take with them.

    For families

    Travelling with childrenTra­vell­ing with children

    We want to make the journey for the little ones as comfortable as possible.

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    Practical information

    To make your journey smooth, take time to prepare for your trip KEF visit.

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    KEF Travel Blog

    First Time in Iceland? What to Expect When You Land at Keflavík Airport

    If this is your first time arriving in Iceland, you may have one quiet question as the plane descends: what exactly happens when I land? Knowing what to expect at Keflavík Airport — the order of things, the practical decisions, the one tip most first-timers miss — makes the difference between a smooth start and an uncertain one.

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    The honest answer is: probably yes, but it depends on your flight timing, what you are doing with your luggage, and whether you are arriving in Iceland or leaving it. Most travel guides skip straight to the "how" and assume you have already decided. This one starts with the "whether."

    Is It Safe to Visit Iceland's Volcano? Everything You Need to Know10 min read

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    7 Things to Do in Keflavík and Around the Reykjanes Peninsula10 min read

    Most travellers arriving at Keflavík Airport (KEF) make the same call: board the bus to Reykjavík, check in, and get going. It is the obvious move. It is also one of the more avoidable missed opportunities in Icelandic travel.