- Must visit
Viking World
Museum with a full-scale Viking ship replica, Norse exhibitions, and a reconstructed stave church near the airport.
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Popular flights to and from Keflavik
Popular flights to Keflavik
London to Keflavik flight
from $57
Direct flights available
3h00 average duration
7flights per day
Served by
- Icelandair
- easyJet
- Jet2.com
- British Airways
- Fly Play
Madrid to Keflavik flight
from $165
Direct flights available
7h50 average duration
18flights per day
Served by
- Iberia Express
- Fly Play
- Lot Polish Airlines
- Transavia France
- Edelweiss Air
- Lufthansa
Hamburg to Keflavik flight
from $181
Direct flights available
5h15 average duration
Vienna to Keflavik flight
from $208
Direct flights available
4h25 average duration
15flights per day
Served by
- Austrian Airlines
- Edelweiss Air
Popular flights from Keflavik
Keflavik to Amsterdam flight
from $93
Direct flights available
3h05 average duration
33flights per day
Served by
- Fly Play
- Transavia France
- Sas Airways
Keflavik to Berlin flight
from $169
Direct flights available
3h30 average duration
39flights per day
Served by
- Icelandair
Complete guide to Keflavik
Things to do in Keflavik
Discover the best of Keflavik — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Keflavik trip today.
- Recommended
Reykjanes Art Museum
Main local museum complex covering Keflavík’s maritime past, art, and cultural history in restored harbor buildings.
- Recommended
Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
Museum documenting Icelandic rock and pop history with memorabilia, recordings, and interactive exhibits tied to local music culture.
- Must visit
Duus District
Historic harbor district with museums, sea views, public art, and some of the best walking routes for first-time visitors.
- Must visit
Reykjanes Peninsula Coastal Area
Open geothermal coast with lighthouse, cliffs, and volcanic landscapes. One of the Reykjanes peninsula’s signature excursion areas.
- Recommended
Hafnargata
Central street lined with shops and services, useful for a short local stroll and a feel for everyday life in Keflavík.
Plokkfiskur
Plokkfiskur is a comforting fish stew of poached white fish, potatoes, onion and creamy sauce, long a staple in Icelandic homes and cafés.
Humarsúpa
Lobster soup, often made with Icelandic langoustine, is rich, creamy and popular on the Reykjanes coast for its sweet shellfish flavor.
- Gluten-free
Harðfiskur
Harðfiskur is wind-dried fish, usually cod or haddock, eaten as a protein-rich snack, often with butter. It is a classic everyday Icelandic food.
Rain Restaurant
Established seafood restaurant by the marina serving fresh fish, langoustine and Icelandic classics in a bright, welcoming setting.
Kaffi Duus
Popular casual restaurant near the harbor, known for hearty lobster soup, fish dishes and a relaxed local atmosphere.
KEF Restaurant
Refined restaurant at Hotel Keflavik with a long reputation for quality seafood, tasting menus and polished service.
Icelandic króna (kr.)
Very costly for tourists; hotels, dining, and airport transit are pricier than most European destinations.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- 2.500-4.000 kr. for fast food or simple meals.
- Mid-range
- 4.000-7.000 kr. per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- 9.000+ kr. per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- 500-900 kr. for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is not expected. Service is included; round up only for excellent service. No tip is needed in cafes or taxis.
Strætó
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 630 kr.
- Day pass
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To the city center
Keflavík International Airport -> Keflavík Town Center
- Distance
- 4 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Pay the fare in the Strætó app for bus travel in Keflavík and the capital area. Cash on buses typically requires exact fare and change is not given.
- Keflavík has no tram or metro. Contactless bank card payment onboard is not a standard official Strætó payment method; use the app or valid ticket instead.
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