Keflavík International Airport

Keflavík International Airport (IATA Flight Code: KEF) is in Keflavík and serves as the main international airport of Reykjavík and Iceland.

Keflavík International Airport Halal Travel Guide

While it was a rather sleepy airport until the 2000s and the banking crisis in Iceland (which led to exchange rates favorable to tourism) as well as developments in aviation that allowed transatlantic flights on narrowbody twin jet planes with a stop in KEF have made this airport into a rapidly growing hub, especially for discount travellers and smaller cities. Both Icelandic airlines use the central location in the Atlantic for destination networks on both sides of the pond but European carriers now also link KEF to their bases on the continent.

This rapid growth means that the terminal is stretched way beyond its capacity. The airport is being expanded, but expect crowded gates and nowhere to sit. Especially since the double digits growth means one expansion is usually done two years after the next would have become necessary.

While the airport is often marketed as "Reykjavík" (no doubt in part because nobody outside of Iceland knows any other town in the nation) it is actually some kilometers 50 from the town and Reykjavík actually has its own airport that sees domestic flights and Flights to the Faroes or Greenland. To avoid confusion, it might help to use the airport codes|IATA code KEF when referring to the airport.

While this split of domestic and international airport might seem awkward and indeed is a problem for Icelanders arriving home from vacation, it gives you a good opportunity to check out the capital region before heading out on a domestic flight.

Muslim Friendly Flights from Keflavík International Airport

Naturally the two Icelandic airlines, Wow Air and Icelandair offer the most connections at this airport. However and there is a good selection of European and U.S. carriers that have Flights to their hubs and others you might not even think of.

Icelandair pioneered the "Iceland layover vacation" concept and Wow Air has followed suit in advertising the Keflavik layover as a feature instead of a bug. It is usually not a big problem to book flights with either airline that involve several days' layover in Iceland.

• Icelandair - offers non-stop Flights to/from New York City (JFK and EWR|Newark), Boston Logan Airport|Boston-Logan, Halifax (Nova Scotia) | Halifax, Toronto, MSP|Minneapolis-St. Paul, Orlando (Sanford), SeaTac Airport|Seattle-Tacoma, Anchorage, Amsterdam-Schiphol, Bergen, Berlin -Tegel, Brussels, Copenhagen Airport|Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Gothenburg, Helsinki Airport, London (Gatwick and Heathrow), Oslo Airport, Gardermoen|Oslo-Gardermoen, Madrid-Barajas, Manchester Airport|Manchester, Milan-Malpensa, Munich Airport|Munich, Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Stockholm Arlanda. Some destinations are seasonal. Icelandair offers free layovers for up to seven nights if flying between Europe and North America with Icelandair. Icelandair does not offer complimentary meals, even on long international flights, unless certain premium options are booked. On-board options to purchase are expensive, so you would be well advised to bring something to eat.
• WOW air - operates Flights to/from: Berlin -Schönefeld, Copenhagen Airport|Copenhagen, London-Gatwick year round, and summer Flights to: Alicante, Amsterdam-Schiphol, Düsseldorf, Lyon, Milan-Malpensa, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salzburg, Stuttgart, Vilnius, Warsaw -Chopin, and Zurich. US destinations include Newark Liberty International Airport|Newark, Miami International Airport|Miami and Boston-Logan. As a discount airline, WOW also does not offer free meals unless a higher class is booked, and thus it would be best to bring something to eat.
• ' SAS' - offers Flights to/from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen|Oslo-Gardermoen.
• Lufthansa and its subsidiary Eurowings - operate Flights from various German cities during the summer.
• Delta Air Lines - operates Flights to/from JFK|New York City-JFK.
• EasyJet - offers Flights to/from Edinburgh, London (Gatwick and Luton, and seasonally to London Stansted Airport|Stansted), Basel and Manchester Airport|Manchester.
• British Airways flies to London-Heathrow year round.
• American Airlines files to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport|Dallas Fort Worth International Airport year round.

Ground transportation

Transport between the airport and Reykjavik, 50 kilometers away, is by road only. While Keflavik airport to Reykjavik is one of the routes where talk of building a railway is loudest, for the time being there is none in Iceland. A new fast freeway (dual carriageway road) was opened 2008.

The buses have a timetable adapted to the flight schedule. They go to and from the Reykjavik bus terminal, taking around 45 minutes. To get to the domestic airport a bus change is needed at the bus terminal.

Travel on a Bus in Keflavík International Airport

Some buses will come 30-45 minutes after the arrival of any flight. This includes delayed flights and flights in the middle of the night. While you won't have to pre-book the Stræto bus, it comes highly recommended to pre-book if you want to go with one of the other companies. As Stræto does not run at all times, you should check schedules before deciding on an option.

• Flybus - 2500 kr one-way or 4500 kr round trip offers regular service to either the BSI bus terminal, just south of the downtown (45 minutes), or directly to Reykjavik hotels with advance notice to the driver (3000 kr one-way or 5500 kr round-trip). Buses leave the airport as early as 03:30. Tickets can be purchased either at the airport or online.

• Gray Line Airport Express - 2400 kr one-way or 3900 kr round trip offers regular service directly to Reykjavik hotels with advance notice to the driver. The journey takes 45 min. Tickets can be purchased either at the airport or online.

• Iceland Bus 55 - The bus stop is called FLE at the airport. - 1760 kr Strætó route 55 offers regular service between the airport and BSÍ bus terminal in central Reykjavik though the coach companies can be cheaper round-trip. Unlike the other buses this one has intermediate stops but the fare is cheaper.

Best way to travel in Keflavík International Airport by a Taxi

Taxis cost 14,000 kr for 1-4 passengers and 19,000 kr for 5-8 passengers. Taxi drivers are generally honest and won't overcharge tourists.

Car rental

There are dozens of vehicle rental agencies operating, including Avis, Hertz, Budget and Europcar. On some roads, especially in the Interior of Iceland, only 4x4 vehicles are permitted by law. These include highways designated with the letter F.

A pamphlet about this and rules of the Icelandic roads, provided by the government, will usually be given out whenever you rent a specific type of car.

Wait

• Icelandair Saga Lounge - Even if you don't qualify for free lounge access, this is one of the more pleasant ways to spend a layover long enough to require killing time but too short - or too late at night - to take the bus to Reykjavik

Halal Food & Restaurants in Keflavík International Airport

The duty free shop is one of the cheapest places in Iceland to buy alcohol which is why many local residents grab a cola or two before heading out. There are also all manner of Icelandic or international foods on sale. Nothing in Iceland is affordable compared to most of the rest of the world and the airport is naturally no exception. Still, fish is caught locally and thus less expensive, relatively speaking, and often excellent.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Keflavík International Airport

While Iceland is part of the Schengen area it is not part of the EU and thus duty free shopping is available to arriving and departing passengers from all countries.

An ATM is available in the baggage claim area for you to take out króna.

Telecommunications in Keflavík International Airport

There's free and unlimited WiFi.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Sleeping overnight in the airport is forbidden (no doubt all those late night departures and the crowded nature of the place) and there is no hotel on the grounds of the airport. However and there is a selection of hotels in nearby Keflavík.

Nearby

• Keflavík is the next town.
• Blue Lagoon is 20 minutes drive away.

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