Airport Transfer: Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Center in Iceland

Planning perspective

How I’d plan this experience

If you want a straightforward shared ride from Keflavík Airport into central Reykjavík, this Flybus transfer is worth considering—but plan for the journey to end at the BSI bus terminal, not at your hotel. I’d choose it when a flight-linked departure and a guaranteed seat matter more than being delivered directly to your door. The main decision is how you’ll cover the final leg from BSI to your accommodation.

Who this transfer suits

I’d recommend it if you’re comfortable making your own way from a central bus terminal to your lodging and want a shared airport transfer rather than arranging a private ride. The service is designed around arriving flights, and buses wait outside the terminal building. That makes it a practical option when you don’t want to coordinate a separate pickup time.

The bus includes WiFi and USB charging, useful small comforts after a flight. The listed journey is approximately 45 minutes, though the actual duration can vary with traffic.

Be clear about where you’re going

This option ends at BSI, in the city centre; hotel drop-off is not included. My advice is to decide on your onward connection before you board, especially if you’ll have luggage or arrive tired. Travellers describe the airport-to-terminal ride as simple, but the walk from BSI to a hotel can be a meaningful drawback if your accommodation is not nearby.

Some transfer products may involve additional connections, but don’t assume this ticket includes them: the listed option is a one-way transfer to the city-centre terminal. I’d choose it most readily if you have a manageable walk or a separate plan for the final stretch.

Allow some flexibility after landing

Departures are connected to incoming flights, rather than being a fixed coach time you need to catch immediately after landing. The timing descriptions differ slightly: they give a window of about 30–40 minutes after landing in one place and approximately 45 minutes in another. I’d treat that as a flexible wait, not promise of an instant departure, and avoid building a tight onward appointment around the estimate.

The advertised ride is around 45 minutes, while the selected option lists 50 minutes. Both are estimates, so leave room for traffic and the arrival process. Mobile or paper tickets are accepted.

The trade-off I’d weigh

The convenience is flight-linked service to a central terminal; the compromise is that you’re responsible for the last leg. Traveller feedback includes both easy, comfortable rides and frustration about reaching a hotel from BSI, so I wouldn’t judge the choice by the airport portion alone. If door-to-door arrival is important, this particular option may not fit your needs. If you’re happy to sort out onward transport, it offers a simple shared transfer with onboard WiFi.

Planning analysis informed by the tour itinerary and traveller feedback · Updated October 27, 2026