Keflavík Airport, also known as Reykjavík-Keflavík Airport, is the largest airport in Iceland and the country’s international transport hub. It is the most active airport for private jet use in the region. The airport is located 3,1 km west of Keflavik and 50 km southwest of Reykjavík. The aerodrome has three runways, two of which are in use, and the airport area covers approximately 25 km². Most trips to and from Iceland pass through this aerodrome. Keflavik is the only airport preferred by Private Jet Charter companies for use in the region.
The main carrier in Keflavik is Icelandair, which uses the airport as its main hub. The airport is used almost exclusively for international flights. Most domestic flights use the much smaller Reykjavik Airport, 3 km from Reykjavik city centre. Keflavik Airport is operated by Isavia, a government agency.
Iceland Reykjavik private jet charter prices
Although Iceland Reykjavik air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Reykjavik are as follows.
| Light Jet | 43.850 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 57.650 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 75.600 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Originally, the airport was built by the US military during World War II on the site of a small British landing site in Garður in the north. It consisted of two separate runways constructed at the same time, only 4 km apart. Patterson Field in the Southeast opened in 1942, although it was partially incomplete. It takes its name from a young pilot who died in Iceland. Meeks Field in the Northwest opened on March 23, 1943. This field is named after another young pilot, George Meeks, who died at Reykjavik airport. Patterson Field was closed after the war, but Meeks Field and adjacent structures were returned to Icelandic control and opened by renaming to Naval Air Station Keflavik for the nearby town of Keflavik. In 1951, the US military returned to the airport with a defense agreement signed between Iceland and the US on May 5, 1951.
Being in the military zone caused problems!
With the re-establishment of the military airbase in Keflavik in the 1950s, the air terminal found itself in the middle of a safe military zone. Passengers had to go through military checkpoints to reach their flights until 1987, when the civilian terminal was relocated. The fact that civilian flights took place within the military area at that time adversely affected private jet traffic.
On 29 June 1999, a Concorde G-BOAA flew from Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik (Keflavik airport) for the first time. This was a very important flight for the airport at the time and increased the international prestige of the airport. Thanks to this increase in prestige, the use of private jet charter has increased significantly in the region. The airport is also an important emergency landing strip due to its critical location. The aerodrome was used as a hub by WOW until it ceased operations on March 28, 2019.
How to get from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to the city center?
Transportation between the airport and Reykjavik city center is a 50-kilometer journey on Route 41. Buses are operated to Reykjavík by Airport Express, Flybus and Strætó bs. Taxis are also available outside the terminal. Rental cars are available from various companies.
Places to visit in Reykjavik
Hallgrímskirkja Church, an iconic building that comes to mind first when Reykjavik is mentioned. This church, designed quite differently from the standard church architecture, is Iceland’s largest church. Established in 1863, the National Museum of Iceland is a museum that attracts the attention of visitors. The Viking Maritime Museum is one of the must-see spots, where the ships that the Vikings plundered England first come to mind when the Scandinavian countries are mentioned.
The Reykjavik Photography Museum, located in Reykjavik, which is one of the places frequented by photographers thanks to the northern lights, contains the collections of Iceland’s leading photographers. The Golden Circle, which has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO, is one of the must-visit locations.
