| Option | Journey | Good for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flybus to BSÍ | About 45 minutes | Most arrivals, any hour from 03:30 | Two bags of up to 23 kg per ticket; free Wi-Fi and USB chargers |
| Flybus with hotel drop-off | About 45 minutes plus the shuttle leg | Hotels not near BSÍ | A smaller shuttle serves many hotels; it may carry an additional fee |
| Strætó bus 55 | Public bus to the city | Travellers on a budget | Not included in the Reykjavik City Card |
| Bus transfer listing | To and from Reykjavík | Booking ahead | 4.7 out of 5 from 21,929 reviews, from €26.99 (6 November 2026) |
| Rental car | Highway 41 | Plans starting outside the city | See Iceland car rental |
The Flybus in detail
Flybus is operated by Icelandia and says it has run the service since 1979. Buses call at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík, with additional stops at Hamraborg in Kópavogur, Aktu Taktu in Garðabær and Fjörukráin in Hafnarfjörður. Departures run from early morning until late at night; the timetable lists airport arrivals from 03:30 to 23:15, and the page warns that times may change. The service guarantees a seat on the next available departure even if your flight is delayed. Tickets are one-way or return, booked online, at a kiosk or through partners; each includes two bags of up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Extra luggage costs a small fee.
Hotel drop-off
A smaller shuttle serves many Reykjavík hotels and guesthouses from BSÍ. The page notes that the hotel drop-off may carry an additional fee. If your hotel is in the centre, check how far it sits from BSÍ and from the stops above, because the area decides which version you need; the areas are compared in where to stay in Reykjavik.
Stopping at a lagoon on the way
The Blue Lagoon is 21 km and 15 minutes by car from the airport, between the airport and the city, with luggage storage by the parking lot and bus transfers from Destination Blue Lagoon that are timed around flights. See Reykjavik to Blue Lagoon transfer. Sky Lagoon is 45 minutes from the airport and 13 minutes from the city, with a shuttle from Reykjavík run by Icelandia for a small fee; see Sky Lagoon.
Local buses in town
Once in the city, the Strætó single fare is ISK 690 (straeto.is, read 7 November 2026), and with fare capping an adult never pays for more than 3 rides a day. The Reykjavik City Card includes unlimited Strætó buses in the capital area but not bus 55 to the airport nor airport transfers (visitreykjavik.is, read 7 November 2026); see is the Reykjavik City Card worth it?. For all the options in one place, read Iceland airport transfer and how to get around Iceland.
Mistakes to avoid
- Counting on a hotel drop-off at no cost: it may carry an additional fee.
- Expecting the City Card to cover the airport bus: bus 55 is excluded.
- Missing the extra-baggage limit: two bags of up to 23 kg are included.
- Assuming a late flight cancels your seat: Flybus guarantees the next departure.
FAQ
How long is the Flybus from Keflavík to Reykjavík?
About 45 minutes to the BSÍ Bus Terminal.
What time does the Flybus start?
The timetable lists airport arrivals from 03:30 to 23:15.
Are bags included?
Two bags of up to 23 kg each are included.
Does the Reykjavik City Card cover the airport bus?
No; bus 55 to Keflavík Airport is not included.
The Iceland Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.
