If you are sailing into Reykjavík on Pacific World, the simplest plan is a pre-booked private transfer waiting for you at your assigned pier. It takes you to the city center, a hotel, the Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon or Keflavík Airport (KEF) with no queue for taxis and no timetable to chase. This guide explains where cruise ships dock in Reykjavík, what your options are, what to check before you book, and how we handle port pickups at Easytransfer.
TL;DR
- Check your berth first. Reykjavík has more than one cruise pier, and your ship's assigned berth decides how far you are from the city center.
- Skarfabakki is about 4 km from the center, so you will need a shuttle, taxi or pre-booked transfer. Miðbakki is in the Old Harbor.
- Private transfers suit families and groups because you share a vehicle only with your own party, and luggage and timing stay under your control.
- We offer fixed pricing, flight tracking, free onboard WiFi and 24 hour cancellation for a full refund. Our airport and lagoon transfers start from 36 to 45 USD per traveler.
- For port pickups outside our listed routes, ask for a quote. Give us your pick-up and drop-off points and we reply within 24 hours.
Table of Contents
- Where Pacific World docks in Reykjavík
- How far is the port from the city center?
- Your transport options from the port
- Why a private transfer works well after a cruise
- Pacific World passengers heading to Keflavík Airport
- Pickup details to check before you book
- Families and large groups
- Popular destinations from the port
- Port transfers outside our listed routes
- Our perspective
- Book your Pacific World transfer
- FAQ
- Sources
Where Pacific World docks in Reykjavík
Reykjavík is not a single-quay port. Skarfabakki is the main cruise terminal, about 4 km from the city center, and the same official guide lists Miðbakki in the Old Harbor, in the heart of the city, plus Hafnarfjörður, around 12 km from the center, as other ports in the greater Reykjavík area.
The port authority's 2026 cruise facilities overview names Miðbakki/Faxagarður in the Old Harbor and, separately, VÖR, Skarfabakki and Korngarður. The practical lesson is not to assume that every sailing uses the same pier.
Which pier Pacific World uses on your date depends on the schedule that day, so treat these as the questions to settle:
- Ask your cruise line or check your itinerary for the berth assigned to your sailing date.
- Confirm it again in the daily program or port information you receive on board.
- Only then choose between walking, a shuttle, a taxi or a transfer.
If you want to read more about the terminals before you travel, our own guide to where your cruise ship docks in Reykjavík covers each one in detail.
How far is the port from the city center?
The answer changes with the pier.
| Pier | Where it is | What that means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Miðbakki (Old Harbor) | In the heart of Reykjavík | Central sights are close, so many passengers walk |
| Skarfabakki / VÖR | About 4 km from the city center | Shuttle, taxi or pre-booked transfer needed |
| Hafnarfjörður | About 12 km from the center | Plan road transport, allow extra time |
The distances come from the Visit Reykjavík cruise arrival guide. If you dock at Miðbakki, our page on getting around from the Old Harbor helps you decide whether a short walk or a car makes more sense for your day.
Your transport options from the port
The port authority's facilities overview shows that passengers at Reykjavík's cruise terminals can use taxis, pre-booked tour buses and terminal or city shuttles, and that there are walkways toward the city center. Here is how the choices compare for a typical Pacific World passenger.
| Option | Best for | What to weigh |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | Miðbakki arrivals, light bags, good weather | Iceland's weather can change quickly, and it is not an option from Skarfabakki |
| Terminal or city shuttle | Solo travelers heading to the center | Fixed routes and stops, shared with other passengers |
| Taxi | Short, spontaneous trips | Availability at busy times and a metered fare |
| Pre-booked tour bus | Organized excursions | Set itinerary and departure times |
| Private transfer | Families, groups, airport runs, luggage | Booked in advance, one price for your party, tailored timing |
We sell private transfers, so we think the last option is the strongest for most of the people reading this. It is built around your ship's schedule, not around a shared timetable.
Why a private transfer works well after a cruise
Cruise days have a hard stop: the all-aboard time. Or, at the end of a voyage, a flight you cannot miss. A private transfer is designed to remove guesswork from both.
- Door-to-door service. Your driver meets you and takes you to the address you give, whether that is a hotel, a restaurant, a lagoon or the airport.
- Fixed pricing with no hidden fees. You know the price when you book.
- Flight tracking. If your onward flight or inbound flight shifts, we track it and adjust pickup automatically.
- Licensed, English-speaking drivers in comfortable vehicles, including Mercedes and electric Tesla models.
- Free WiFi onboard and 24/7 customer support.
- Instant booking confirmation.
These are our service features and how we have designed the experience. They are the reasons many of our guests book a car instead of queuing for a taxi after a long day on a ship.
Pacific World passengers heading to Keflavík Airport
If your cruise ends in Reykjavík, you will most likely fly home from Keflavík. The Flybus coach service leaves from the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík, with an estimated travel time of 45 minutes. That is the journey from the city to the airport, so add the time it takes to reach BSÍ from your pier.
Keflavík Airport's own page, dated June 27, 2024, lists Flybus from 3,999 ISK, typical capital-area taxi fares around 20,000 ISK, and route 55 at 2,280 ISK for adults. Those figures are a snapshot from 2024, so check the current fares before you rely on them.
Our private airport transfer between Reykjavík and Keflavík is priced from 45 USD per traveler, any group size. It goes from a pickup point you choose straight to the terminal, with no transfer between a port shuttle and a coach.
For irish travelers, this matters because flights home often leave at fixed times that do not move for a ship. Our dedicated page on the Reykjavík cruise port to the airport for Irish travelers walks through the timing in more detail. If you are doing it the other way around, from the airport to your ship, our guide to getting from Keflavík Airport to the Reykjavík cruise port covers it.
A sensible timeline for departure day
We cannot promise a universal schedule, because disembarkation times vary by ship and day. As a planning approach, work backward:
- Start from your flight's departure time.
- Subtract the time you want to be at the airport, following your airline's check-in guidance.
- Subtract the drive between the port and Keflavík, which is about the same 45 minutes as the Flybus estimate, depending on the pier and traffic.
- Add buffer for disembarkation and baggage collection.
If the result looks tight, ask your cruise line about early disembarkation, or consider a hotel night in Reykjavík before you fly.
Pickup details to check before you book
Port areas are not like a normal curbside. The port authority notes that all Reykjavík cruise facilities, including Skarfabakki/Vör, are ISPS certified, with secure, fenced-off areas and mandatory baggage screening for passenger turnarounds. In practice, access to terminal gates is controlled, so a driver, a guest or a supplier needs to coordinate access in advance.
That is one more reason to book ahead. Before you confirm any transfer, have this information ready:
- Your ship and sailing date, so the pier can be confirmed.
- The exact pickup point at the terminal, and a mobile number that works on your trip.
- Your group size and luggage count, including strollers, golf bags or oversized cases.
- The drop-off address, or the airport terminal and flight number.
- Accessibility needs, such as a wheelchair or a child seat.
- Your all-aboard time or flight time, so we can plan the buffer.
Our guide to cruise excursion transfers in Reykjavík adds practical points for port-day trips.
Families and large groups
A cruise brings people together: three generations, two couples traveling together, a school or club group. Moving a party like that through a port by taxi usually means splitting up and hoping the cars arrive together.
We designed our fleet for this. Our vehicles range up to 49 passengers, so a big group can travel in a single vehicle with a single driver. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- how many adults and children are traveling,
- how many suitcases and carry-on bags you have,
- whether anyone needs a child seat or step-free access,
- where the group wants to be dropped off.
That lets our team match the vehicle to your party before the day, not at the curb. If you are a travel agent or tour operator handling groups from a ship, we also work with agencies on B2B arrangements, and you can request details through our site.
Popular destinations from the port
Most Pacific World passengers choose one of a few directions. Here are our listed prices, as published on our site.
| Destination or service | Price |
|---|---|
| Keflavík Airport (KEF) private transfer to or from Reykjavík | From 45 USD per traveler |
| Blue Lagoon private transfer from Reykjavík or Keflavík Airport | From 36 USD per traveler |
| Sky Lagoon private transfer from Reykjavík or Keflavík Airport | From 36 USD per traveler |
| Private Golden Circle Classic Tour with Kerið Crater | From 1550 USD per group |
| Private South Coast Tour with Vík and Black Sand Beach | From 1800 USD per group |
| Private Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour | From 1950 USD per group |
| Private Northern Lights Evening Tour | From 950 USD per group |
The lagoon and airport transfers are priced per traveler, and the tours are priced per group. You can see them all on our private transfers page and our private day tours page.
If you want to see Iceland's headline sights on a short call, the Golden Circle tour and the South Coast tour are the usual starting points. Because these are private, the pace and stops are set around your group.
Port transfers outside our listed routes
We cover the whole of Iceland. If the route you need is not shown with a price, such as a direct port pickup, simply request a quote with your preferred pick-up and drop-off locations. One of our sales agents replies within 24 hours. We do not publish a fixed price for those routes here, so we will confirm it when we reply.
We also keep a broader overview in our Reykjavík cruise port transfers guide.
Our perspective
After many cruise arrivals in Reykjavík, we see the same pattern. Guests are rarely worried about the drive. They are worried about uncertainty: which pier, who is waiting, what happens if something runs late.
That is why we built our service around fixed prices, flight tracking and a driver who knows your plan before you step off the ship. A private transfer does not remove Iceland's unpredictable weather or a late disembarkation, but it does mean someone is already adjusting for it.
For a family, a group or anyone with a flight to catch, we think that is worth more than the lowest fare. Confirm your berth, send us your details, and we will take care of the rest.
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Book your Pacific World transfer
Whether you need a ride from the port to your hotel, a trip to a lagoon or a timed run to Keflavík, you can book online and receive an instant confirmation. Cancel at least 24 hours before pickup for a full refund.
Browse our private transfers or start from the Easytransfer homepage. For a port route that is not listed, send your pick-up and drop-off locations through the quote form and we will reply within 24 hours.
FAQ
Where will Pacific World dock in Reykjavík?
Reykjavík has several cruise piers, including Skarfabakki and Miðbakki in the Old Harbor, according to the port authority's 2026 overview. Your cruise line assigns the berth for your sailing date. Confirm it with them before making independent plans or booking a transfer.
How far is the cruise port from the city center?
It depends on the pier. Miðbakki is in the middle of the Old Harbor, while Skarfabakki is about 4 km from the center. Hafnarfjörður is further out, at around 12 km.
How long is the trip from Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport?
Keflavík Airport estimates about 45 minutes by Flybus from the BSÍ Bus Terminal. A private transfer is a similar drive, and the exact time depends on traffic and where you start. Add a buffer for disembarkation if you are coming from your ship.
Can I cancel or change a transfer booking?
Yes. Our policy is a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before pickup. With flight tracking, we also adjust the pickup automatically if your flight is delayed.
Can you take a large group from the port?
Yes. Our fleet carries up to 49 passengers, and private vehicles can be matched to your group size and luggage. Send us your party details through a quote request and we will reply within 24 hours.
Sources
- Arriving by Cruise Ship, Visit Reykjavík
- Cruise Port facilities overview, Faxaports 2026
- Traveling to and from KEF, Keflavík Airport
- Various routes to and from KEF Airport, Keflavík Airport