A place where myths and mysticism abound and fire and ice compound. A country where mother nature rules the seas, skies and earth. From volcanoes to hot springs, geysers to glaciers, and of course the celestial Aurora Borealis, Iceland is a country like no other.
Perhaps you’re visiting the world’s most northerly capital of Reykjavik, with its colourful buildings, artisanal spirit and Viking heritage, or you’re venturing further afield to the Westfjords? It’s a place where magic seems possible as the sun rises over the seas, and mist gathers around the tumbling Dynjandi waterfalls. Perhaps you fancy a dip in the Blue Lagoon, or maybe you’re venturing to Iceland for a spot of whale watching? Whatever your reasons for travelling to this vast land, allow us to help you with your Reykjavik airport transfer.
Hoppa are here to provide you with a simple, hassle-free Keflavik airport transfer to your accommodation, ensuring your trip can get underway the moment you touch down at the international airport.
To book your Reykjavik airport transfer, let us know your travel details, including the date, time and destination of your journey, and we’ll give you a choice of options to choose from.
A private Reykjavik airport transfer with hoppa is the swiftest and most direct option to get your trip started. The transfer will be for your party alone, with the driver taking you straight to your accommodation. Because your Reykjavik airport transfer is tailored for your journey, your pick-up time will correspond to your flight times. This means you’ll set off from the airport at a time set on your e-ticket, ensuring you won’t have to wait around long.
When you complete your travel details for your Reykjavik airport transfer in the search box above, you’ll get a tailored price for each travel option available. It’s important to note that our prices are live and can change according to currency and provider rates.
However, once you book your airport transfer, your journey cost will remain frozen, regardless of any future fluctuations.
Once you’ve chosen the best option for your transfer, you’ll be directed to our ‘Extras’ page. This is where you can tell us about any additional requirements you might have using the ‘Anything we can help with?’ box. It could be anything from needing wheelchair access or specific luggage requests – whatever you need, just let us know.
We have an allowance of one piece of hand luggage and one suitcase per person. However, if you are travelling with additional baggage for any reason, just let us know as soon as possible, and we’ll do our utmost to accommodate you.
Once you’ve completed your reservation for your Reykjavik airport transfer, we’ll send you an e-ticket to the email address you provided. We recommend printing this off as well as having online access so you can present either copy for your driver should the other one be unavailable.
Your e-ticket also provides all the key travel details you’ll need, including pick-up times, where to meet your driver, and any other useful information. Remember to read it thoroughly to ensure all the details are correct.
Once you’ve arrived at the airport, you’ll find on your e-ticket the ‘Find my pick-up’ section. Here, you’ll find the instructions you need to locate the driver of your Reykjavik-Keflavik airport transfer. Your meeting point and directions may differ depending on your choice of travel and the provider taking you, so make sure you spend time reading the information beforehand.
If you’re having trouble with anything, you’ll find an emergency number on the ticket. If you require any assistance regarding your Reykjavik airport transfer, call that number.
The process for finding your driver should be straightforward. They will be holding a sign bearing the travel company’s name, your name or ”hoppa”. However, if you are having any difficulties locating your driver, just give us a call using the number provided on your e-ticket and we’ll help you find them.
Unfortunately, sometimes unforeseen circumstances can cause a delay with your flight. Should this be the case, our drivers will wait for a further 45 minutes past the collection time. If your delay is between 45 minutes and three hours, we will arrange a new driver to come for you. However, in the unlikely event of a delay lasting longer, we will need to rearrange your Reykjavik airport transfer and you must contact your travel insurer.
Regardless of how long you expect the delay to be, please let us know as soon as possible, so we are able to cater for your requirements and avoid any further stress to your travel.
Like any international transport hub, Reykjavik’s airport has plenty for travellers. Built in 1943 by the US military to help with war efforts, it is awash with history. You’ll find plenty of restaurants, bars and cafés serving both local and international cuisine, as well as fantastic shopping opportunities.
You will also notice impressive pieces of art showcased throughout, including light installations, video-art, and sculptures.
Reykjavik’s international airport is situated 50km away from Reykjavik itself. The journey takes around 45 minutes and offers panoramic views out to sea.
Following your trip to Iceland, we can happily help with your returning Reykjavik airport transfer. Using the same process as your outbound journey, you will receive an e-ticket with all the information you require.
With our private transfers, your driver will pick you up from your accommodation at the time specified on your e-ticket. And if you’ve signed up for texts, you’ll receive a reminder message from us too.
Please be ready at your meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time to avoid delays.
to our most popular destination of Reykjavik City Centre
| Destination | Distance (approx.) | Duration (approx.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik City Centre | 49 km | 50 min | |
| Hafnarfjorour | 37 km | 40 min | |
| Laugavegur | km | min | |
| Selfoss | 100 km | 80 min | |
| Kopavogur | 44 km | 45 min |
Do & See
Dining
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Hallgrímskirkja is an iconic part of Reykjavik's skyline and at 74.5 metres tall it is one of the tallest structures in the country. The gigantic church on the hill was a controversial project, but Ic...
One of Reykjavik's most iconic landmarks and a must-visit while in Iceland is Harpa, the city's concert hall and conference centre as well as home to the Icelandic Opera and the Icelandic Symphony Orc...
On the waterfront, only a few minutes from Harpa, sits the most famous sculpture in Iceland, the Sólfarið or the Sun Voyager. Made of steel and resembling a Viking ship — although this was not the a...
The Blue Lagoon is without a doubt the most well-known geothermal spa in Iceland. The signature milky-blue water makes a stark contrast to the surrounding black lava fields and creeping grey moss. The...
Watching the northern lights or aurora borealis dance across the sky is, without a doubt, on the bucket list of most travellers visiting Iceland. Although there are no guarantees that you will see th...
Walking tours are a great options if you want to quickly orient yourself in a new city within 2–3 hours and meet a couple of fellow travellers. Your Viking guide will make sure you don't walk past any...
Simply put, Iceland’s famous Golden Circle is a popular route between three of the island's most visited attractions. Usually done as a day trip, the route starts in Reykjavik and takes you south and ...
The Icelandic Phallological Museum houses the world's largest display of penises and penile parts. It's really a one-of-a-kind. It succeeds in striking the fine balance between casual, bawdy fun and t...
Perlan is an otherworldly creation with a viewing platform and a revolving restaurant on top of water storage tanks. Apart from the glass domed restaurant, the complex hosts an exhibition space, a pla...
Watch minke, humpback and killer whales, seals and dolphins on one of the many whale watching tours that depart from Reykjavik. You are not guaranteed a close encounter with these magnificent mammals,...
Tjörnin is a small lake in city centre. Most visitors to the city pass along its shore, next to the Reykjavik City Hall and several museums. Locals love coming here to feed ducks and swans.
Árbæjarsafn is the historical museum of the city of Reykjavík, which aims to give visitors an idea of Icelandic architecture (including the fascinating turf houses) and the lifestyle on the island in ...
The onyx black sand of Reynisfjara is formed from volcanic activity in Iceland: when lava collides with the ocean, it rapidly cools and shatters into small fragments of basalt. With its enormous basal...
Spread over three different buildings, this museum focuses on modern and contemporary art, featuring the works of some of Iceland’s most famous artists. It is also committed to showcasing new talents....
The Settlement Exhibition is based on the archaeological excavation of the ruin of one of the first houses in Iceland and findings from other excavations in the city centre. These archaeological remai...
Along with some 150 animals from 19 different Icelandic species, including seals, foxes and reindeers, the zoo also features an amusement park with rides and activities, and offers visitors the chance...
If you don't want to settle on just one restaurant, jump head first into Reykjavik's foodie scene with a food tour. You'll stop by several nice eateries ranging from restaurants to food trucks, and sa...
A comprehensive picture of the Icelandic history from the Settlement to the present day. The museum holds up to three thousand objects. Among them you'll find most of the most treasured objects of the...
The Skógá River, in the south of Iceland, forms one of the country’s biggest and most majestic waterfalls. Flowing directly from two glaciers, Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, Skógafoss has a width...
Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon, bordering Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland. Its still, azure waters are dotted with icebergs. In winter, the fish-filled lagoon hosts hundreds of seal...
Snæfellsjökull National Park is found on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It is named after its famous, glacier-peaked volcano. Snæfellsjökull's twinpeaks is visible across Faxaflói Bay from Reyk...
The Seljaland river originates underneath the Eyjafjallajökull glacier — the same glacier that covers the eponymous volcano that shut down European air travel back in 2010. The river makes a 60-metre ...
The Super DC-3 aircraft crashed into Sólheimasandur back in 1973, thankfully leaving its seven crew members unharmed. Since then the empty husk of a plane has been left exposed to the elements, rustin...
Home to the largest puffin population in the world, Iceland is the perfect place to get up close and observe these small, adorable birds in their natural habitat. The best time to spot puffins in Ic...
The Icelandic horses are sturdy and very strong, the direct descendants of the horses first brought to Iceland in the Viking Age. Horse riding tours are available in beautiful nature sites on the lava...
Famously, Iceland is the land of ice and fire. The island sits on one of the earth’s 'hot spots,' and the abundant geothermal activity results in numerous waterfalls, lakes, and hot springs all over t...
Nauthólsvík and is one of the few places in Iceland where you can take a dip in the sea, which, in most of the other locations, is normally too cold for swimming. Here you can find a thermal beach in ...
Mývatn is a volcanic lake with an area of 36.5 square kilometres in northern Iceland. Travellers head here to see the unique otherworldly landscape riddled with volcanic craters, natural hot springs (...
Lækjarbrekka is a classic restaurant in one of the oldest buildings in the city. A true Reykjavik institution but it won't break the bank any more than anywhere else. Specialities include Icelandic se...
Forréttabarinn specialises in starters and is located close to the Old Harbor. It's young and trendy, and not overrun with tourists. Artic char is recommended by pretty much every guest. Add langousti...
Gló Restaurant is one of the most popular healthy food restaurants in Iceland. It takes pride in always using the freshest ingredients and buying as much as possible from Icelandic farmers.
Kopar focuses on Icelandic ingredients from both land and sea. The dining room has a fantastic view of the Esja mountain — a symbol of Reykjavik — and the old harbour with ships coming and going. The ...
Literally called "The Coal Trail", this modern restaurant uses the best Icelandic ingredients to prepare traditional Meditarranean recipes — an interesting concept. The view from Kolabrautin on the to...
Grillmarkaðurinn is a gorgeous restaurant with an emphasis on Icelandic cuisine and dishes served straight off the sizzling grill. The produces used are of finest quality, seasonal and straight from t...
Ítalía is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Reykjavik and offers a varied menu of Italian specialities in a cozy atmosphere. It is centrally located in the heart of Laugavegur main street and o...
Tapas Barinn offers traditional Spanish tapas together with 'Icelandic'-style tapas, in a warm setting in the city centre.
Fiskmarkaðurinn is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Reykjavík's city centre. Head Chef Hrefna Rósa Sætran of the Icelandic National Culinary team has designed a menu using the freshest fish an...
Sushi Social offers a unique fusion of Japanese sushi and South American grill combined with the freshness of Icelandic ingredients. The menu is created to fully capture and draw from those influences...
With fresh Icelandic ingredients and spices personally imported from India, this restaurant's creations are simply fabulous. The chicken curries are excellent, as is Raita and the mushroom appetizers.
Snaps is a French bistro that is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just having a glass of something with good friends. It's located in Downtown Reykjavík. Vegan options are quite good.
Reykjavik's premier Indian restaurant. Offers a unique combination of Indian traditions and Icelandic ingredients. Celebrities such as Harrison Ford have dined here and given the place rave reviews.
Impeccably designed in modern concrete and warm earth tones, furnished by designer Tom Dixon, Kol offers a premium dining experience with bottomless brunch, an exquisite tasting menu. The cuisine focu...
One of Reykjavik’s most popular coffee companies, serving some of the best coffee in the country. The company owns different locations. Find their first coffee shop, in downtown Reykjavík, at:
For a retro coffee-house atmosphere, head to Mokka — Reykjavík's oldest coffee bar. It has not changed since its opening in 1957. Warm leather benches, lots of wood and soft fabric paneling make it on...
This cafe is an institution in Reykjavík: in addition to offering great hot chocolate, sweets and vegetarian food, it boasts an outstanding alternative decor, teeming with wall art, pop culture quotes...
Carefully crafted espresso drinks worthy of the snobbiest hipster. Minimalist design, great playlists often played on a rustic record player. There are three venues of this chain dotted around the cen...
Mikki Refur bravely opened its doors in November 2020. The place wraps you up in the cozy interior with warm lights and lots of wood, marble bistro tables and deep green tiles. They will brew your an ...
Inside the Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum hides a cozy Norwegian style cafe with huge windows overlooking an open park where locals walk their dogs, play frisbee and stroll around. Their coffee is hot and ...
This independent record shop stocks a wide selection of Icelandic music. The helpful staff can help you find the perfect audio souvenir of your visit. The venue also houses the Smekkleysa ('bad taste'...
Iceland’s oldest pub is going strong, featuring live rock concerts from a mix of mainstream and underground bands. There's something coming out almost every night, including stand-up comedy shows and ...
Most party goers know Solon as a weekend party place with DJ's and wild dancing. On top of that, it's a cafe, bistro, restaurant and bar. Depending on the time of day, you can drop in for the perfect ...
Naturally, Lebowski Bar is dedicated to The Dude from the famous Coen brothers movie. The outrageous 90s retro interior has lots of rugs, colourful bar stools and diner-style tables, a bowling lane an...
A 50s-style diner during the day and a nightclub on weekends. Used to be the oldest continuously running traditional coffeehouse on the street, but caters now to a younger clientele.
Icelandic craft beer — bet you won't find it anywhere back home. Now, with a beer toor, you can sample 10 different brews and learn about the history of Icelandic beer from the Vikings to present day....
Kaffibarinn is a hip bar with a bohemian atmosphere with casual DJ nights and local beers. It was featured in the film 101 Reykjavik and is part-owned by Damon Albarn of Blur/Gorillaz fame.
Reykjavík’s main shopping street, Laugavegur, runs through the city centre. On Laugavegur, its side streets and on the neighbouring street Skólavörðustígur, you will find everything from designer labe...
On weekends Kolaportið, Iceland's only flea market, overflows with bric-a-brac and Icelandic delicacies, such as fermented shark, dried fish, tons of liquorice and much more! Find unique souvenirs, ni...
A top-notch gallery for unique Icelandic design artworks and giftware, including clothing, ceramics, jewellery and handbags made from fish skin, music boxes, digitally-printed textiles inspired by an ...
Originally a manufacturer of protective gear for Icelandic fishermen, 66° North offers high quality and versatile outdoor clothing. You'll likely need some good gear to explore the island's harsh envi...
A true modern classic, Spaksmannsspjarir offers original Icelandic fashion design for women, inspired by Icelandic nature and made of natural materials.
This independent record shop stocks a wide selection of Icelandic music. The helpful staff can help you find the perfect audio souvenir of your visit. The venue also houses the Smekkleysa ('bad taste'...
Located just outside the city centre, Kringlan — the second largest shopping mall in Iceland — boasts over 150 shops, restaurants and service outlets, including fashion wear, food stores and gifts. It...
The Smaralind shopping centre is located in the geographical centre of the Reykjavík Capital Area. It has around 70 shops and other service outlets, including multi-national shopping chains, a variety...
Overview
Travel essentials
Nearby airportscurrency
1 Icelandic Króna (ISK) = 100 Aurar
emergencyNumbers
Single Emergency Number: 112
newspapers
The Reykjavík Grapevine (www.grapevine.is) Morgunbladid (www.mbl.is) Dagbladid Visi (www.visir.is)
openingHours
The opening hours of most businesses are from 9 am until 5 pm. Some companies and institutions change their work hours to 8 am to 4 pm in the summer months. Shopping hours are generally from 10 am until 6 pm weekdays (Monday to Friday). On Saturdays, most shops are open from 10 am until 4 pm, while some are closed on Saturdays in summer. Most shops are closed on Sundays, but both shopping centres are open daily. The following days are public holidays in Iceland. Most shops and businesses are closed on these days, but on many public holidays some food stores remain open. • New Year’s Day: 1 January • Maundy Thursday: the Thursday before Easter • Good Friday: the Friday before Easter • Easter Sunday • Easter Monday • May Day: 1 May • Ascension Day: the Thursday 40 days after Easter • Whit Sunday: the seventh Sunday after Easter • Whit Monday: the day after Whit Sunday • National Day: 17 June • Summer Bank Holiday: the first Monday in August • Christmas Eve: public holiday from noon • Christmas Day • Boxing Day: the day after Christmas • New Year’s Eve: public holiday from noon.
population
Reykjavík: around 131,000 Greater Reykjavík: around 233,000
touristInformation
Reykjavík Official Tourist Information Centre: Reykjavík City Hall at Tjarnargata 11 Tel: ++354 411 6000 www.visitreykjavik.is info@visitreykjavik.is Here you will find detailed info for the whole country, a free booking service, maps, brochures and internet access.
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