KEF+ Building a sustainable future, one expansion at a time

Have a look at the future of Keflavik Airport
KEF is expanding

The Projects

New buildings, taxiways, baggage claims, and other improvements will make Keflavik Airport an even better place to visit in the coming years.

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The corridor used by arriving passengers to leave the baggage reclaim hall has been expanded, upgraded, and slightly relocated.

Earthworks and the installation of new services have begun at aircraft stands in preparation for the installation of a temporary connecting corridor between KEF's North and South buildings.

Car rental services have moved to a new and improved area within the terminal.

The changes made to the eastern section of the South Building exemplify how development at Keflavík Airport translates into better service for passengers.

A total of 2.6 million passengers travelled through Keflavík Airport (KEF) during the peak summer months of June, July and August.

Today, a tender was published for the renewal of KEF's security screening area.

Construction on the expansion of the South Building has been completed and the 1,900 square meter extension has been put into use. The expansion of the South Building includes improved facilities for passengers at the departure gate on both floors at the eastern end of the South Building.

This year, Keflavík Airport participated in DesignMarch for the first time with the exhibition “New connections are gaining ground”, which focused on the importance of innovation and collaboration in developing future solutions.

The first passengers passed through the new annex to the South Building of the airport terminal yesterday, April 15, when the so-called ORAT test of the passenger flow and infrastructure was carried out.

Bakað, a coffee house and artisanal bakery, has opened in the main dining and shopping area of Keflavik airport.

Sustainability pays

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of all of KEF+'s decisions. All project designs are designed with long-term goals and organized so as to minimize waste.

Since 1987

The history of KEF

The history of Keflavík Airport dates back to 1987 when the Leif Eiriksson Air Terminal opened. Since then a lot has changed.