Reykjavík Domestic Airport
RKV / BIRK
Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV) is Reykjavík’s city airport dedicated to domestic flights and short international services (notably Greenland and the Faroe Islands). It has a single passenger terminal and is located within a few kilometres of the city centre.
Terminal Guide for Reykjavík Domestic Airport #
Operations are concentrated in one terminal that handles check‑in, security and both arrivals and departures for domestic and short regional international flights. The compact terminal is easy to navigate and is walking distance of central Reykjavík for many hotels.
Getting to and From Reykjavík Domestic Airport #
The airport is about 3 km from downtown Reykjavík - taxis take around 10-15 minutes and city buses run between the airport and central stops in roughly 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis and private transfers are widely available; there is no direct rail link.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Reykjavík Domestic Airport #
Facilities are modest but functional: small cafés and snack outlets, basic duty‑free on some routes, and seating areas. Major airline lounges are limited or absent compared with KEF. Free public Wi‑Fi is commonly available; charging points exist but can be limited during busy periods. Accessibility services are available - request ahead for assistance.
Tips for Reykjavík Domestic Airport #
- Easy walk or short taxi into central Reykjavík - the airport is very close to the city; walking is practical with light luggage.
- Check your terminal carefully before travel - international flights to/from Keflavík (KEF) use a different airport; RKV handles domestic and short regional international flights.
- Weather can affect schedules - domestic services can be delayed in bad winter weather; keep flexible onward plans.
Weather & Climate near Reykjavík Domestic Airport #
Reykjavík Domestic Airport's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 13°C. Moderate rainfall (926 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 2° | -7° | 87 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.0h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 96 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 93 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 58 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.9h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 2° | 60 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 18.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 6° | 51 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 20.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 11° | 56 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 19.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 11° | 79 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 16.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 10° | 4° | 74 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 7° | 5° | 92 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.5h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -4° | 87 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 93 mm | overcast | 92% | 7.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.6h |
