Which Reykjavik Airport is best to fly or closest to City?

Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is the closest to central Reykjavik, and also the main domestic hub into the capital city of Iceland. It is just 1.2 miles away and using the fast Strætó bus line 5, you will be in the city centre where all the attractions are in just 10 minutes from the airport. The airport serves low-budget airlines like Air Iceland Connect, Eagle Air, and Atlantic Airways which handle domestic and small international charter flights, private flights and transatlantic ferry flights. Reykjavik airport is connected to central Reykjavik by cheap buses and taxis. Keflavik Airport (KEF) is very far from the city centre in Reykjavik, it is the main airport serving the city and many airlines like Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Wizz Air, Wow Air, Lufthansa, etc. Operate from the airport. It is 2.0 miles to Keflavik and 31 miles to Reykjavik, the airport is linked to central Reykjavik by the fast Grey Line airport shuttle which takes 41 minutes.

Distance to Central Reykjavik:
Reykjavik Airport: 1.2 miles / 2 km
Keflavik Airport:2.0 miles / 3.1 km to Keflavik & 31 miles / 50 km to Reykjavik

Reykjavik Airport to Central Reykjavik Journey Times:
By Shuttle: 41 minutes
By Bus: 45-64 minutes
By Taxi: 41 minutes

Keflavik Airport to Central Reykjavik Journey Times:
By Bus: 10 minutes
By Taxi: 5 minutes

Reykjavik Airport(RKV) is the best airport to fly into in Reykjavik because it is closer to the city centre and has fast public transport such as buses and taxis. The airport is the primary base for domestic flights in Reykjavik, it serves a few airlines such as Air Iceland Connect, Eagle Air, and Atlantic Airways. As a closer airport to Reykjavik, it enjoys shorter journey times, less crowd, queues and flight delays. The airport has two terminals on both sides of the runway, this can be inconveniencing if you ever have to around both terminals. Both terminals handle domestic and international flights, the main terminal houses Air Iceland and the smaller one is home to Eagle Air. If you are travelling with family, friends or for business, this is the best choice with fast public transport service to central Reykjavik where you will see Hallgrímskirkja, Golden Circle, Perlan, Harpa, The Sun Voyager, Icelandic Phallological Museum, Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir, and many more.
KEF (Keflavik Airport) is the primary airport serving Reykjavik, situated in Keflavik, it is closer to the town and far from Reykjavik city centre. It is the main airport serving Iceland. The distance makes it the furthest and transfer times to central Reykjavik where all the main attractions are situated takes more time. The airport is served by major airlines like Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Wizz Air, Wow Air, Lufthansa, and more; with short haul and long haul flights. As the main airport serving Iceland, you will experience more crowds, queues, higher flight deals and flight delays. But the airports fast Grey Line transport services help transfer passengers to the city centre in about 41 minutes.

Reykjavik Airport is better than KEF because it is closer to the city centre making transfer journey times shorter between the airport the central Reykjavik. It has two separate terminals but is still a smaller airport compared to KEF which means fewer crowds at the airport, fewer queues and less flight delays. The airport is connected to the city centre by road and the Strætó bus line 5 will get you to central Reykjavik in 10 minutes conveniently even with plenty of luggage or travelling with kids or in group. For faster journey time, you can alternatively use taxi services which take around 5 minutes to the city centre. It is a better airport for business travellers who need to get to the Icelandic capital fast and on time.

Reykjavik Airport is closer to top attractions in central Reykjavik, such as Hallgrímskirkja, Golden Circle, Perlan, Harpa, The Sun Voyager, Icelandic Phallological Museum, Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir, and many more. Just 2.8 km away from the airport, the Strætó bus line 5 will get you to the attractions in 10 minutes for $2-$4. For faster journeys, taxis take 3 minutes to the attractions for $13-$17.

From Reykjavik Airport by:
Bus (Strætó line 5):: ):$2- $4 1-day-http://straeto.is/tickets-and-passes/fares.aspxBuses run once daily from 06:44-23:43.
Taxi: : $14- $17 http://www.reykjaviktaxi.is/ Available 24/7. But Private taxes are cheaper than Airport taxis, here to Book at

From Keflavik Airport by:
Shuttle: (Grey Line): $18 http://www.airportexpress.is/Default.aspxAvailable on Demand.
Bus (Flibco shuttle): :$5 - $29-- http://www.terravision.eu Available on demand
Taxi:$120 - $150 - http://www.airporttaxi.is Available 24/7. But Private taxes are cheaper than Airport taxis, here to Book at

Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html

Reykjavik Airport Hotels: From $71 per night
Keflavik Airport Hotels: From $82 per night

All of the airports mentioned offer competitive prices and a range of cars to suit your needs. Prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.

Reykjavik Airport Car Rental:
Budget Cars: (Hyundai I10, Fiat Panda, Citroen C1, etc.) $99.19 per day Intermediate Cars: (Honda Civic, Renault Fluence, etc.) $95.04 per day Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/

Keflavik Airport Car Rental:
Budget Cars (Ford KA, Fiat Panda etc) Prices starting at $59.68 per day Compact Cars (Ford Focus, VW Golf, etc) Prices starting at $164.00 per day Compare Prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/

Keflavík International Airport is the largest airport and the main hub for international transportation in Iceland. It is the most preferred by travelers who fly to Reykjavik. The airport is used by over 4.8 million passengers yearly and many airlines operate from the airport.

There are a lot of places to stay as a tourist or if you are on a business trip. Some of the best places include Iceland's Golden Circle, Vik - Kirkjubæjarklaustur area, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, and Skaftafell National Park, East coast of Iceland - Egilsstadir, Akureyri, and Myvatn area and Northern Iceland.

It takes about 20 minutes to get to the Blue Lagoon from Keflavik Airport. The Blue Lagoon is a work of nature, it is a geothermal spa located in southwestern part of Iceland in a lava field near Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It is a sight to see for travellers.

Uber is not available in Iceland, but there are efficient and approved taxi services that transport travellers from the airport to the city centre.

Taxi fares are charged based on the taximeter. But fares are estimated at $120 - $150 from Keflavik Airport and $14 - $17 at Reykjavik Airport to the city centre.