A temporary connecting corridor will be installed at Keflavík Airport due to extensive construction work ahead. A new connecting building will be constructed, and work will also take place on nearby aprons, where aircraft are parked, loaded and serviced. This will affect the current connection between the North Building and the South Building.

During this period, the corridor will connect the two buildings and minimise the impact on the passenger experience and general airport operations.

Construction of the temporary corridor is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026. The first section is expected to be put into use the following summer, and the corridor is expected to be completed and fully operational by the end of 2027.

The new connecting building is a large and extensive project. It is one of the two largest expansions of the airport terminal. The other major expansion was the new East Wing, which was officially opened on 21 March 2025.

When completed, the new connecting building will be around 30,000 square metres and will become a central part of the airport terminal. It will connect most areas of the terminal, including the North Building and the South Building, and will form the basis for further expansion of the terminal.

The building will be constructed in several phases. The first phase alone will significantly improve facilities and services for passengers, particularly transfer passengers.

Further information about the new connecting building can be found here.

There are challenges involved in carrying out construction work at an airport in full operation. Such work requires extensive planning, as daily airport operations and construction activities must be carefully coordinated. The connecting corridor is part of this coordination and allows passengers to move between terminal buildings despite extensive construction work.

During the construction period, the corridor will be the only continuous passenger route between the North Building and the South Building of the terminal. It will support two-way passenger flow, high traffic during peak hours and continued access to gates. This will allow airport operations to continue with minimal disruption.

Due to the construction work, aircraft stands 1, 3 and 5 have been closed, although stand 5 will only be closed temporarily. This stand serves gates A15 and D15.

• The total length of the corridor is estimated to be around 150 metres, making it one of the largest temporary passenger facilities ever built at Keflavík Airport.
• The corridor will be the only passenger route connecting the North Building and the South Building of the airport terminal while construction work is underway.
• Part of the corridor will ensure the continued use of aircraft stand 5 during the construction period, which serves gates A15 and D15.
• The corridor will be built from prefabricated units that are assembled on site.
• The structure will be built in two phases so that it can be put into use as early as possible.
• Once the corridor is no longer needed, the units will be reused in other projects at the airport.

Most of the connecting corridor will be manufactured off-site and then transported to the airport for installation. The prefabricated units will be assembled on site to form an enclosed passenger corridor.

Together, the units will create a continuous, enclosed, safe and weather-protected connection for passengers between the buildings. Although the structure is temporary, it is designed for general passenger use and will meet key requirements for safety, accessibility, fire protection, lighting and passenger comfort.

By manufacturing most of the structure off-site and assembling it on site, construction time at the airport will be kept to a minimum. This will also reduce disruption for passengers, staff and airport operations.

The project is also being carried out in close cooperation with airport operations specialists to ensure safety, protected operational areas and an uninterrupted passenger route while construction is underway.

The corridor has been designed as a temporary structure from the outset. When it is no longer needed as a passenger connection, the units will be dismantled and reused in future construction projects at the airport. This approach reduces waste and supports more efficient and sustainable development.

The connecting corridor will be built in two phases. In the first phase, part of the corridor will be constructed and connected to aircraft stand 5, ensuring that the stand remains in active use. In the second phase, the corridor will be completed in full.

Construction of the temporary connecting corridor is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026. Part of the corridor is expected to be put into use the following summer, and it is expected to be completed and fully operational by the end of 2027.

Further information about the new connecting building can be found here.