Keflavik Airport (KEF) is an international airport, which is the largest in Iceland. All international flights use this facility as a hub. The airport is located 3.1 kilometers on the west of Keflavik city. International travelers have to come or leave through this airport and hence it is always busy with travel activities. Since it basically handles international flights only, if you would like to fly domestically after you have landed at Keflavik Airport, you will then have to head to Reykjavik Airport where you will catch a local flight to your destination.
Amenities in the Airport
As an international airport, you will not be disappointed by the amenities that you will get at Keflavik Airport. When it comes to refreshments, the coffee shops, restaurants and bars at the arrivals are available for you. Communication is enhanced by the wireless internet connection, and you can convert your home currencies to Icelandic Krona at the Bureau De Change cubicles. You need the (ISK) for smooth transactions while you are in Iceland and when booking a rental car at Keflavik Airport.
You are here for a vacation and you do not have to strain boarding public means of transport. The public means are okay when you want to move from one point to another, but to enjoy your time in Keflavik you will need to hire a car at Keflavik Airport or in the city for use during your stay here.
Keflavik Airport works with many major car hire companies and so you can expect the best rental car services that you have been used to elsewhere, and you can even try customized car hire services that are offered by local companies too. Red the contracts before you sign the dotted line, and ensure that all the charges that you will pay when booking are final, if at all you return the rental car in one piece.
Places to Visit
With a hired car, you can visit many attractions in Keflavik as you would wish, and the following are some of the places to visit.
- Reykjanes Heritage Museum and Duushus Museum - In these installations, you will be able to visit some exhibitions and learn a bit about the city and country at large.
- Evacuated NATO Base - It was shut 5 years ago, but is still maintained well and preserved for different types of businesses. You can watch a movie at the film studio. Have something to eat or tour the NATO hospital.
Other attractions are The Blue Lagoon, Giantess in the Cave, Pingvellir and many other attractions.