Landed InFrom the airport to the city center
CheapestFlybus to BSI or hotel drop-off
kr. 3,500 to 5,500 ($25 to $40)
45 to 75 min
Flybus to BSI or hotel drop-off
kr. 3,500 to 5,500 ($25 to $40)
45 to 75 min
- 1Collect your bags and exit through the arrivals hall.
- 2Walk to the Flybus desk or use the kiosk, or book online ahead.
- 3Board the Flybus outside the terminal. Staff will point you to the right bay.
- 4Choose the option that drops you at the BSI bus terminal, or the add-on that continues to a city center hotel or nearby stop.
- 5Walk or take a short taxi to your city center stay from the drop-off.
EasiestAirport Direct shuttle
kr. 3,500 to 5,500 ($25 to $40)
50 to 80 min
Airport Direct shuttle
kr. 3,500 to 5,500 ($25 to $40)
50 to 80 min
- 1Clear customs and head out of arrivals.
- 2Find the Airport Direct desk or follow signs to the coach bays.
- 3Show your booking on your phone, or buy a ticket at the desk.
- 4Pick a hotel drop-off in the city center when booking, or get off at a central stop.
- 5Walk the last few minutes to your accommodation.
FastestAirport taxi
kr. 18,000 to 24,000 ($130 to $175)
40 to 50 min
Airport taxi
kr. 18,000 to 24,000 ($130 to $175)
40 to 50 min
- 1Collect your bags and walk out of arrivals.
- 2Join the taxi rank just outside the terminal.
- 3Tell the driver your city center address.
- 4Ask for a fare estimate first. Cards are accepted.
Want a driver waiting for you?
Book a fixed-price transfer before you fly and skip the taxi queue.
- Welcome PickupsA driver waiting in arrivals with your name
- KiwitaxiFixed-price airport transfers worldwide
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Money
Icelandic krona
ISK
$1 is about 140 kr.
Cards
Cards and phone pay are accepted almost everywhere, even for small items. Tap to pay is the norm.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected. Prices include service, though rounding up for great service is fine.
Cash
- You will barely need cash. Carry none or a very small amount.
- Some remote spots or small stalls may prefer cards anyway.
- Keep your card PIN handy for unattended machines like fuel pumps.
ATMs
- ATMs are available at the airport and downtown. Use a bank-branded machine.
- Decline dynamic currency conversion and pay in ISK.
- Tell your bank you are traveling to avoid blocks.
Apps to download
Stay connected
Coverage is strong in and around Reykjavik. An eSIM is the easiest way to get online before you reach the bus.
- Install an eSIM such as Airalo before you fly and switch it on after landing.
- Buy a prepaid SIM from Siminn or Nova in town if you prefer a physical card.
- Use free Wi-Fi at the airport, cafes, and most hotels.
Get your eSIM before you fly
Install it at home and you'll have data the moment you land, with no airport SIM queue.
- AiraloCheap data packs for 200+ countries
- HolaflyUnlimited data plans
- SailySimple plans from the makers of NordVPN
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Good to know
- Shower without swimwear before entering a swimming pool or hot spring. Staff may enforce it.
- Taxis are costly. Walking and buses cover most of the center.
- Weather can change in minutes. Check road and weather alerts before leaving town.
- Do not drive off marked roads. Off-road driving is illegal and heavily fined.
- Never turn your back on the ocean at black sand beaches. Sneaker waves are dangerous.
- Petty crime is rare, but keep an eye on your bags in busy areas.
- Many places are quiet and calm. Avoid loud behavior late at night in residential streets.
Prices and tips are AI-written estimates, so double-check anything important.