Transfers to/from Reykjavik

After a long flight, the last thing you want is to waste time trying to find a means of transportation to get you to the city quickly. In this regard, you won't have to worry. The Reykjavik airport is very well located in relation to the city center, so you will have many transfer options: shared service, private, shuttle bus, cab and public bus.

Below, you will learn the details of each of the options you have to get from the Reykjavik airport to the city center. After reading this analysis, you will be able to decide which is the best option that suits your needs in terms of travel time, comfort and price. This way, you will be able to see and do everything Reykjavik has to offer.

Shared transfers are special bus services with a scheduled route from Reykjavik Airport, whose purpose is to provide travelers with a comfortable, safe and reasonably priced means of transportation.

This is a fairly simple option and very popular among tourists, especially when traveling in large groups, because the buses can accommodate more than 20 people.

This transport must be booked at least 24 hours in advance and you can be sure that a driver will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall of the airport with a sign in his hands with your name on it. You will simply have to approach him and identify yourself so that he can accompany you to the respective bus.

Shared transfers for those visiting Reykjavik, usually offer several benefits. For example:

• Reasonable prices: with this type of transfer you can save money, as they usually have a lower cost than private services.
• You avoid inconveniences: you won't have to worry if your flight is delayed and you can't arrive at the time you booked. You will be able to board the next bus.
• Availability: this service is available 24 hours a day, so it doesn't matter if your flight arrives at midnight or at dawn.
• Comfort: You will arrive relaxed to the city center, thanks to the reclining and padded seat of the bus, where you will be able to rest comfortably during the transfer. In addition, these buses have air conditioning and Wi-Fi service.

Interesting details

• Travel time: 60 minutes (Approx.)
• Price: from 27 euros per person.
• Advantages of using this method you will not have to worry if your flight is delayed, as the shared service is available 24 hours a day. Therefore, even if you miss the reserved bus, they will quickly assign you another one.
• How to book this transportation: the most convenient way is to book online. There, you will have to check the availability for the desired day, provide some specific data and then you will get the confirmation.
• Recommended if... you want to enjoy a shared transfer in a comfortable bus from Reykjavik Airport, paying a reasonable price for the service.

The private transfer from Reykjavik airport is a comfortable and exclusive alternative, as you will not have to share the car with strangers.

In addition, with this service you will arrive without delays and directly to the door of your hotel to start making the excursions and getaways from Reykjavik that you have planned.

After getting off the plane, passing through the customs control area and having your luggage at your side, you will have to go to the arrivals hall. There, you will see a driver with a sign in his hands waiting for you.

You will have to approach him and identify yourself, so that he accompanies you to the car or van, depending on the number of people in your travel group. In this sense, you can book a car for up to 3 people or the van service for 4 or 7 passengers.

Interesting details

• Duration of the trip: 45 minutes (Approx.)
• Price: from 103 euros per person.
• Advantages of using this method: with this private transfer service, you will go from the door of the airport to the door of the hotel.
• How to book this transfer: you will have to enter the website of the private transfer company and fill in the form with the address of the hotel where you will stay, number of people, date and time of the flight. In addition, you must make the electronic payment of at least 50% of the cost.
• Recommended if... you want to enjoy personalized attention and an exclusive transfer, without sharing a car with strangers.

Private transfer vs. shared transfer

With the private transfer, just like the shared transfer, you can get from Reykjavik International Airport to the city center in a minimum time of 45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions, especially if you will be visiting the city in winter.

However, there are some differences between these two services.

• Pick-up: the private service offers a pick-up at the airport arrival hall with immediate departure. Meanwhile, in the shared shuttle you will have to wait for a set time to depart.
• Exclusivity: unlike the shared transfer, in which you will board a bus with more than 20 strangers, with the private service you will enjoy the exclusivity of moving alone or with your travel group (no more than seven people).
• Arrival: with the private transportation, when you arrive in the city, you will not have to worry about heavy luggage, since the driver will drop you off at the door of the hotel. On the other hand, the shared service will drop you off at the bus station closest to the hotel where you will be staying.
• Waiting time: the driver of the private transportation will wait for you a maximum of 45 minutes after the arrival of the plane, so if the flight is delayed, you will miss the transfer service. On the other hand, with the shared option you will not have to worry, since you can arrive at any time and the driver will assign you a seat in one of his buses.

Shuttle buses are a means of transport with a fixed route from one point to another, which, in this case, is from Reykjavik Airport to the city center and vice versa.

It is a service that will certainly take you a little more time to board, compared to hiring a private or shared transfer, but it is definitely a cheaper option. There are even reduced prices for children.

Shuttle bus schedules are usually established according to the departure and arrival of daily flights. Therefore, you will always find this means of transportation available.

You will only have to comply with the respective protocol to pick up your suitcase and immediately walk to the shuttle bus stop. It is located right in front of the arrival terminal of the airport.

Details of interest

• Travel time: 50 minutes (Approx.)
• Price: from 13 euros per person.
• Advantages of using this method: this option not only offers a low price, but also gives you a direct transfer to the city without intermediate stops.
• How to book this transport: you will be able to connect previously with one of the main companies that offer the service through their website.
• Recommended if... you want to enjoy an economical transfer, but it takes a while to board the bus.

The transfer from Reykjavik airport by cab is another of the options you will have when you get off the plane. It is the most expensive service of all, but it guarantees comfort and speed.

You can reach the Icelandic city in less than 45 minutes and, best of all, the driver will drop you off at the door of your hotel to rest and take one of the tours of Reykjavik.

Access to this service at the airport is very simple and you have a couple of options:

• By reservation: you can contact the company providing the service and book the transfer electronically. To do this, you have several options such as Taxi2Airport, among others. So, when you get off the plane and pick up your bags, you will only have to go out through the public area of the arrival hall to the cab stand. There, you will see the driver with a sign in his hands waiting for you.
• No reservation: In case you have not been able to book this service in advance, you don't have to worry. At the airport cab stand you will see many cars available, which you can hire immediately.

Whether you have booked or use this service on the spur of the moment on the day of your arrival, you can be sure that you will enjoy a fast and reliable transfer.

All you have to do is get in the car and relax in the back seat in total comfort during the transfer to the city center.

Interesting details

• Travel time: less than 45 minutes.
• Price: from 115 euros (1 to 4 persons)
• Advantages of using this method: you will be able to reach the city in less time than any other transfer service from Reykjavik airport. In addition, this service is door-to-door, that is, from the airport to the hotel where you will be staying.
• How to book this transportation: the reservation is managed digitally through the official website of the company offering the service. You only have to provide the date and time of your flight. In addition, in the airport terminal you will find several cabs with immediate availability.
• Recommended if... you want a fast, comfortable and door to door transfer.

If you have chosen the best time to travel to Reykjavík and you are looking for economy when transferring from the airport to the city, then you should use one of the public transport routes used by Icelanders in their daily lives.

You can reach the city center in approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, which is 25 minutes longer compared to shared buses or private transport.

To use this service you do not need to make any kind of reservation. Simply walk through the airport departure lounge to the transfer terminal and, just behind Parking 1, you will see the Straeto public bus stop number 55.

You will have to wait a bit, as the bus runs at least 10 times throughout the day, from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm. In any case, it is recommended that you check the schedules beforehand.

Also, if it is your first time in the Finnish capital, you should search in Google Play or App Store, an application that allows you to know which is the closest stop to the hotel where you will be staying.

This way, you will avoid getting lost, since the public bus route number 55 makes a total of 17 mandatory stops from the airport to the city and vice versa. Moreover, although it cannot be compared to Reykjavik's tour bus routes, along the way you will be able to get a first glimpse of the attractions of the Icelandic capital.

Interesting details

• Travel time: 1 hour and 10 minutes (Approx.)
• Price: average price of 3.40 euros per person.
• Advantages of using this method: you will save a considerable amount of money compared to any other airport transfer service.
• How to book this transportation: no reservation is required.
• Recommended if... you have a small budget and time available.