Is Keflavik closed?
Naval Facility Keflavik was decommissioned on 13 December 1996.
How early should I arrive at Reykjavík Airport?
HOW EARLY SHOULD I ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT? At peak hours, especially with our morning flights, check-in starts 2,5 hours before your flight. We recommend checking in online before arriving at the airport or using our self service kiosks.
How long does it take to get through customs in Reykjavik?
We recommend that you allow at least 30 minutes to get through the duty-free area and customs at Keflavík Airport. If your flight is scheduled to arrive at 07:45, please select 08:15 or later as transfer time.
Can you leave Reykjavik airport?
If you’re planning on leaving the airport, taxis are available outside the terminals. Taxis to Reykjavik are metered and the taxi company also offers day trips for varying hours to different locations in Iceland. The travel time to Reykjavik takes approximately 45 minutes. Private transfers can also be booked.
When did the US leave Iceland?
2006
The last U.S. forces left Iceland in 2006. U.S. aircraft occasionally still use the base’s facilities.
How long does it take to leave Keflavik airport?
Re: How long does it take to get out of Keflavik airport? KEF is also a very safe airport. Generally people get to the baggage-hall ahead of their luggage and have to stand about waiting 5-10 minutes.
Do you have to go through customs on connecting flights in Iceland?
If you have checked bags, they will be transferred to your outbound flight, and you do not go thru customs. But you do go thru passport control, twice – to clear into Schengen and then to clear Schengen outbound. It does go very quickly, and 1 hr is enough time to make the connection.
How do I get to Blue Lagoon from the airport?
By car. Blue Lagoon is just 20 minutes from Keflavík Airport and 50 minutes from Reykjavík. From either point of origin, simply take Reykjanesbraut (Highway 41) to Grindavíkurvegur (Highway 43) and follow the signs to Blue Lagoon.
Can you sleep in Iceland airport?
Sleeping in Keflavik airport Posted signs warn against sleeping in the airport, but travellers report that a security guard waking you up is the worst that will happen. If you want to take a pass on sleeping in the airport overnight, there is a hotel located within a 2-minute walk from the main terminal.