Keflavík is Iceland’s international airport, open around the clock, about 45 minutes by road from Reykjavík. For private jet charter at Keflavík International, every aircraft up to the largest can use a 3,065-metre runway.
FBO facilities with a private lounge and customs are in the general aviation area, and four handlers operate here.
The airport is slot coordinated, so Charter-A arranges the slot through your handler and confirms the plan at booking. Iceland Aero Agents, Airport Associates, SouthAir and Iceland Jet Center all operate here, and customs, immigration and handling are available around the clock.
Flying privately to Keflavík
Runway 10/28 is 3,065 m by 60 m asphalt, so every aircraft up to the largest can use it. The airport is open 24 hours, with customs, immigration, fuelling, handling and de-icing all around the clock. FBO facilities with a private lounge and customs are in the general aviation area, with Iceland Aero Agents in Building 810. Airport Associates, Suðurflug/SouthAir FBO and Iceland Jet Center also operate here. The airport is slot coordinated, and slots and handling are arranged through your handler.
Keflavík airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (385 KB)Keflavík Airport at a glance
| Location | Keflavíkurflugvöllur, 235 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO BIKF · IATA KEF |
| Region | Reykjanes Peninsula (Reykjavík region), Iceland |
| Nearest city | Reykjavík — About 45 min by car to Reykjavík |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Customs, immigration, ground handling and fuel are available around the clock. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site, 24 hours |
| Runway | 10/28 – 3,065 m × 60 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — all aircraft up to the largest |
| Handling / FBO | Iceland Aero Agents · Airport Associates · Suðurflug/SouthAir FBO · Iceland Jet Center |
| Private terminal | FBO facilities with private lounge and customs at the general aviation area (Iceland Aero Agents in Building 810). Contacts: Iceland Aero Agents +354 551 1022; Airport Associates +354 420 0700; SouthAir +354 425 5520; Iceland Jet Center +354 425 0933. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | iaa.is |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (eaip.avians.is, iaa.is). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Reykjavík
Keflavík is on the Reykjanes Peninsula, and most visitors pass through it on the way to Reykjavík, the capital, about 45 minutes away by car. The airport also serves the Blue Lagoon area, the Golden Circle and the south coast. It is also the airport most international visitors to Iceland arrive at.
Private jet flight times to Keflavík
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,030 nm · 1,900 km | 3 hr 10 min | 2 hr 40 min |
| Manchester | 895 nm · 1,650 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Edinburgh | 750 nm · 1,380 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr |
| Paris | 1,210 nm · 2,240 km | 3 hr 40 min | 3 hr 10 min |
| Geneva | 1,430 nm · 2,640 km | 4 hr 20 min | 3 hr 40 min |
| Nice | 1,585 nm · 2,940 km | 4 hr 45 min | 4 hr |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Keflavík is a sector of about 1,030 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Keflavík: your questions answered
Is there a private terminal at Keflavík?
There are FBO facilities with a private lounge and customs in the general aviation area, with Iceland Aero Agents in Building 810. Charter-A confirms your handler at booking.
Is Keflavík open 24 hours?
Yes. Customs, immigration, handling and fuelling are available around the clock. Charter-A arranges the slot too.
How far is Keflavík from Reykjavík?
About 45 minutes by car. Charter-A can also help with onward arrangements, and will confirm timings at booking.
Is Keflavík better than Reykjavík for a large jet?
Yes, for the largest aircraft. Reykjavík’s longest runway is 1,567 m, so larger aircraft use Keflavík. Charter-A compares both for your flight. Charter-A compares both airports.
How long is the flight from London to Keflavík by private jet?
About 3 hr 10 min in a light jet and 2 hr 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,030 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Keflavík Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Keflavík Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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