Hafnarfjörður, Iceland

Getting here

From Keflavík Airport, from Reykjavík, or by car.

From Keflavík Airport

38 km · about 40–50 minutes

1

Follow the signs

After landing, walk out of the terminal and follow the signs to the Flybus stop just outside.
2

Buy a ticket

At the Flybus counter near the exit, from the driver, or online in advance at re.is. Choose Fjörukráin as your destination.
3

Board the bus

Look for the large bus with the Flybus logo. Departures are timed to flight arrivals.
4

Get off at Fjörukráin

The stop is a few minutes' walk from our door — turn towards the harbour and you are almost there.

Flybus enquiries: +354 599 0000 · re.is

From central Reykjavík

10 km · about 39 minutes

1

Take route 1

Board Strætó bus route 1 — it runs directly between Hafnarfjörður and downtown Reykjavík.
2

Ride to Hlemmur

Hlemmur is the central terminal in Reykjavík, about 39 minutes away, with easy transfers onward.
3

Alternative route

If route 1 is not running, take route 21 to Mjódd, then route 11 to Hlemmur — roughly 46 minutes.
4

Our nearest stops

Route 21 stops 100 m from the hostel; route 1 stops 300 m away, by St. Jósefsspítali.

A single fare is around ISK 550. Pay with the Strætó app, or on board with exact change. Buses run frequently by day; check evening and weekend timetables.

By car

Route 41 from Keflavík, Route 40 from Reykjavík

Set your sat-nav to Suðurgata 18, 220 Hafnarfjörður.
Parking: free public parking on site. No reservation needed and no permit required.
In winter, check road.is and vedur.is before setting off. Conditions change fast.
Headlights are required at all times, and off-road driving is illegal everywhere in Iceland.

Get directions

Getting around

Bus stop (route 21)

1 min walk

0.1 km

Bus stop (route 1)

4 min walk

0.3 km

Flybus stop (Fjörukráin)

5 min walk

0.4 km

Keflavík International Airport

38 km

Arrival & check-in

How do I check in?

Hostel Fjördur uses a contemporary door-code system, so check-in and check-out are completely hassle free.

On the day of your booking, before your check-in time, we send you a 4-digit code followed by # by SMS or email. Use it to open the building door and your room door. There is no need to meet anyone or collect a key.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00. Check-out is until 11:00.

If you would like an early or late check-in or check-out, add it as a special request when you book. Special requests cannot be guaranteed — if timing is essential to your travel plans, please check the cancellation options before booking.

Can I park there?

Yes. Free public parking is available on site and no reservation is needed.

Is there a bus from Keflavík Airport to the hostel?

Yes — use Flybus.

Arrival: after landing, follow the signs to the Flybus stop just outside the terminal.
Ticket: buy at the Flybus counter near the terminal exit, from the driver, or online in advance at re.is. When booking online, select Fjörukráin as your destination.
Boarding: look for the large bus with the Flybus logo. Buses depart regularly from the airport.
Journey time: usually 40–50 minutes depending on traffic.
Drop-off: the bus stops at the designated Flybus stop in Hafnarfjörður — a few minutes' walk from us.

Flybus enquiries: +354 599 0000.

How do I get to central Reykjavík?

By Strætó bus, from Suðurgata 18:

Find the stop. The nearest stops are 100 m (route 21) and 300 m (route 1) from our door.
Take route 1 towards Hlemmur — a direct route from Hafnarfjörður to downtown Reykjavík, about 39 minutes.
Get off at Hlemmur, the central terminal, where you can walk or transfer onward.
Alternative: take route 21 to Mjódd, then route 11 to Hlemmur — about 46 minutes.

A single fare is roughly ISK 550. Pay with the Strætó app or on board with exact change. Buses run frequently during the day; evening and weekend schedules vary.