How to get from Reykjavik Cruise Port to Keflavik Airport

Traveling from Reykjavik Cruise Port to Keflavik Airport by bus is the cheapest but also the most time-consuming transportation option. You will need to travel via BSÍ Bus Terminal and switch three buses in total to reach the airport.

The difficult part is getting from Reykjavik Cruise Port to BSÍ Bus Terminal in the city. Although the Bus Terminal is only about 6 km southwest of the Cruise Port, there is no direct connection so you will need to take two urban buses operated by Strætó to get there. Walking isn’t recommended as weather conditions can be unpredictable.

The most efficient journey is to first take urban Route 16 from either Skarfabakki 312 or Skarfabakki 315 bus stop at the Cruise Port up to Rúgbrauðsgerðin east of the city center. There you can switch to Route 5 or 15, which will take you to Gamla Hringbraut bus stop near the Bus Terminal.

The last part of the journey is easier as you only need to take the Flybus, operated by Reykjavik Excursions, from the Bus Terminal to Keflavik Airport.

If you decide to travel by bus, you need to take into account both the cost of the urban buses and the Flybus.

A single adult fare for Strætó urban buses costs €4.50 (ISK 650). There is a 50% discount for young people from 12 to 17 years old, while children under 11 years travel free of charge. The ticket is valid for 75 minutes and you can use it on as many buses as you want.

You can purchase your ticket on the bus only in cash or via the Klappið app on your mobile. When an app fare is activated a code appears on the screen of the smartphone which you scan on board the bus.

A single adult ticket for the Flybus from BSÍ Bus Terminal to Keflavik Airport costs €27.85 (ISK 4,057). There is a discounted fare for children from 6 to 15 years old with a single ticket at €13.93 (ISK 2,029), while children up to 5 years old travel free of charge on the Flybus when accompanied by a paying adult.

You can book your Flybus ticket at the ticket office at the Bus Terminal or online via the official Flybus website. You don’t need a hard copy of your online ticket but you need to show the confirmation and identification to board the bus.

That being said, the total fare to travel from Reykjavik Cruise Port to the airport by bus amounts to €32.35 (ISK 4,707) per adult.

Traveling by bus from Reykjavik Cruise Port to Keflavik Airport can be quite challenging even for experienced travelers. You will need to combine urban buses with privately owned coaches and go through multiple timetables, route maps, and overwhelming information. Additionally, the travel duration by bus is quite long, which can be stressful when you have a flight to catch.