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Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

Location: The airport is situated 31 miles (50km) southwest of Reykjavik.

Time: GMT.

Contacts: Tel: +354 425 6010.

Getting to the city: The inexpensive Flybus service leaves Keflavík Airport 35-40 minutes after the arrival of each flight. The Flybus terminal in Reykjavík is at Hotel Loftleiðir and the bus stops at Hafnarfjörður and Garðabær en route to the city. Its first stop in Reykjavik is the BSÍ Bus Terminal. Free onwards transfers are available to all major hotels, the Youth Hostel, Laugardalur camping area and the domestic airport. For these transfers the driver will ask you to board smaller busses. Two taxi companies also operate from a rank outside the arrivals hall.

Car rental: Hertz, Budget, Europcar and Avis are represented at the airport. Most other major car hire companies have offices in Reykjavik.

Airport Taxis: There are two authorised taxi companies operating directly outside the Arrivals hall: A-Stöðin (Tel: +354 420 1212) and Hreyfill Bæjarleiðir (Tel: +354 421 4141).

Facilities: The small but well-equipped Leifur Eiriksson terminal was refurbished in 2007 to mark its 20th anniversary. The terminal offers a 24-hour exchange bureau; an executive lounge with phone, fax and internet connections; restaurants; a children's playground; duty free store; coin and card operated telephones; baby-changing facilities; and an information desk. The terminal is designed for easy access for the disabled.

Parking: Short and long-term parking is available, at a cost of ISK 150 per hour or ISK 3,600 per day in short-term parking, and ISK 800 per day in long-term parking (with rates declining for longer stays). Parking is located opposite the terminal building.

Website: www.keflavikairport.com

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