Keflavik airport guide — Spring/summer 17

Airport map, shopping & dining guide

Spring & summer—2017

It’s getting hot out there!

Discover the hottest products for your summer lovin’.

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welcome to

K E F L AV I K

international airport

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The journey starts here.

With our broad selection of shops and restaurants, 60,000 tax-free items in 14 sectors, there should be some­thing for everyone.

Keep this guide; it might save you money.

If you are feeling a bit lost, check out the airport maps on pages 14–19.

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INSIDE TIPS Need a stroller for your little one? Feel free to grab one of over 60 strollers located in various places in the terminal building. There are children’s play areas in gate area D.

Did you know that we offer free Wi-Fi everywhere at Keflavik Airport?

Enjoy it with no time limit.

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There is a smoking area by the restrooms in the departure hall, next to Penninn Eymundsson.

Feeling lost? The information desk is located in the departure hall, between Duty Free and Airport Fashion.

Tax refund is located in the departure hall of the main building, next to airport parking on the ground floor. Be sure to get your refund before check-in. More information at www.tollur.is.

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our favourite

HANGOUTS Whether you are just waiting for your flight to depart or are in transit, we have the inside scoop on all the comfortable and cool spots to hang.

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Seating area — Departure hall, main building.

These beautiful benches are not only nice on the on the eyes, but are also a great spot to sit down with your laptop on one of the handy side tables and get some work done whilst waiting for your flight.

Loksins Bar — Departure hall, main building.

If some nice cold Icelandic lager in good company is what you seek, there is no place better than Loksins Bar to quench your thirst. This gorgeous bar is designed by the oh-so-cool HAF design team, and the interior oozes with Icelandic cultural inspiration.

The best place to chill — Gate area D. This is the best spot to lounge around if you have some time to kill. Loads of seats and benches to sit and charge your phone or tablet all the while browsing our fast unlimited free wi-fi. Quiet area with a play room for the kids

The coolest gates — Gate area C. This latest addition to our terminal has been nominated for the Mies van der Rohe architectural awards and for good reason.

This gate area has some serious swag and is sure to spark the interest of the design lovers in your travel party.

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SUMMER trends

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As the temperatures are up, the fabrics get lighter and the skirts shorter.

We love summer, long evenings, the smell of barbecue and freshly cut grass. And summer fashion of course!

Inga Reynisdóttir, store manager at Airport fashion has the inside scoop on the hottest summer trends.

“What we are seeing this summer are beautiful shades of pastels mixed with natural colors” says Inga. “Tailored feminine and comfortable so everyone can look good this summer. Denim is popular with all brands from example Hugo Boss and By Malene Birger.”

She moves over to a beautiful pair of golden sneakers. “This summer everybody is going to be wearing sneakers—you can dress them up or down, any way you like really.”

Airport Fashion is located in the main shopping area

Tommy Hilfiger peacoat ISK 39,990 — “Gigi Hagid wore this little pink number on the runway this spring, and it has been one of our most popular jackets.”

Calvin Klein crossbody bag ISK 14,990 — T his colourful little darling is the perfect companion for summer.

Price information is correct at the time of print but may be subject to change

Calvin Klein laptop bag ISK 15,990 — “ This unisex bag is compact and stylish, perfect for travel.”

Armani Exchange sneakers ISK 18,990 — T his sparkly pair is sure to turn some heads on the city streets this summer!

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Charging bank - Can’t stop looking at your phone?

Neither can we - this little guy makes sure you don’t run out of battery in 30.000 feet-ISK 3,999/4,995*

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Garmin HR watch - Did you ever wonder how many steps you took running to catch your flight? This nifty little thing can help you track your every move-ISK 16,999/20,995*

Massage travel pillow - This is taking travel comfort to the next level.

Wrap yourself in this lovely pillow and doze off whilst getting a neck massage-ISK 2,999/3,995*

Elko is located in the main shopping area.

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Philips headphones - Crying baby on board? A good pair of headphones are a life saver-ISK 3,999/5,295*

Price information is correct at the time of print but may be subject to change

These four items from the Elko store are true travel superheroes!

SEASONAL SHOPPING

THE TASTE AND FEEL OF ICELAND

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HVÍTA HÚSIÐ — SÍA 2017

You can buy Icelandic ingenuity for taste buds and skin cells at Duty Free Iceland.

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Lemon Juice Tanqueray gin

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Loksins Bar is located in the main shopping area.

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At Keflavik Airport, we offer free, fast and unlimited Wi-Fi. Just connect to Kefairport-FreeWifi, log in and start surfing—easy!

Share the experience #wheninKEF because good times are to be shared.

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the way Icelanders are known for their peculiar taste in food — fermented shark and brennivín are just two of the strange things we like to eat. But some of our fridge staples are tastier than others.

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Pylsa, Mathús The Icelandic hotdog gained worldwide attention in 2004 when US President Bill Clinton stopped by our most famous hotdog stand and feasted on a delicious dog. President Clinton only wanted mustard on his hotdog, but Icelanders always ask for “one with everything!”

Try one for yourself at Mathús.

Icelandic seafood, Nord Restaurant Icelanders pride themselves on their seafood and for good reason. Try the catch of the day at Nord Restaurant.

Skyr, Pure Food Hall This rich, fat free yoghurt-like dairy product has gained worldwide popularity due to its texture and taste. We highly recommend you try one—get it from Pure Food Hall.

Harðfiskur (dried cod), Pure Food Hall Harðfiskur is one of the healthiest snacks you can get—it’s pure dried Icelandic fish. We like it with a lot of butter and a pinch of salt. Yummy!

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Icelandic salmon, Pure Food Hall We know you can get salmon almost anywhere in the world nowadays—but the Icelandic one is truly special. Try some at Pure Food Hall—we dare you.

Lýsi (fish oil), Pure Food Hall The Icelandic people have been taking Lýsi for decades and reaping the benefits. Lýsi is an Icelandic fish oil, stuffed with Omega-3 fatty acids and other good stuff that gives us strong hearts and minds. A spoon of Lýsi every day keeps the doctor away!

Look for these stores in the main shopping area.

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FOOD & BEVERAGES 1. Joe & The Juice 2. 10-11 (supermarket) 3. Ginger (health food) 4. Dunkin’ Donuts

SERVICES 5. Tax Refund 6. Car Rentals 7. Airport Parking 8. Bus Ticket Terminal 9. Customs 10. Currency Exchange

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SHOPPING 1. Duty Free Iceland 2. Optical Studio (Optician) 3. Elko (Electronics) 4. Penninn Eymundsson

(Book store) 5. Rammagerðin (Icelandic design

and handicraft) 6. 66 North (Outdoor clothing) 7. Blue Lagoon (Skin care) 8. Pure Food (Delicatessen) 9. Airport Fashion

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FOOD & BEVERAGES 10. Joe & The Juice 11. Segafredo 12. Loksins Bar 13. Mathús (Restaurant) 14. Nord (Restaurant)

AT M L O C AT E D IN BAGGAGE CLAIM HALL

SERVICES 15. Currency Exchange

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SHOPPING 1. Duty Free Iceland 2. Pop-up shops

FOOD & BEVERAGES 3. Kvikk Café

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SHOPPING 1. Penninn Eymundsson (Book store) 2. Rammagerðin (Icelandic design

and handicraft) 3. 66 North (Outdoor clothing) 4. Airport Fashion 5. Duty Free Iceland

FOOD & BEVERAGES 6. Mathús (Restaurant)

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BASEMENT Play area Lounge

From 1st of June Loksins bar, Joe and the juice and Blue lagoon will be available in this area.

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V I B R AT I O N S !

In Iceland, the beaches are black as night. It seems cold and almost desert like — but the sun shines all night during summer and there is nothing like the fresh Atlantic Ocean breeze in your hair while you close your eyes and listen to the waves‌

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Price information is correct at the time of print but may be subject to change

Gucci sunglasses, Optical Studio ISK 32,200 / 39,900* — T hese stylish shades are perfect for a day at the beach.

The Sagas of the Icelanders, Penninn Eymundsson ISK 2,974 / 3,299* — T he Icelandic Sagas are set around the turn of the last millennium and depict the lives and deeds of the Norse men and women who first settled in Iceland and of their descendants.

Moisturiser and lip balm, Blue Lagoon ISK 9,600 / 11,900* (moisturiser) ISK 2,800 / 3,500* (lip balm) — T hose long days in the sun can be hard on your skin.

Try this rich moisturiser from the Blue Lagoon.

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*Suggested retail price

Waterproof bag, 66°North ISK 6,860 / 8,500* — Never get the bottom of your bag wet again—this bag was made for Icelandic sailors but is certainly tough enough for a day at the beach

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GIMMIE Gimmie!

In Iceland, we say “Það er sælla að gefa en þiggja”, which means it’s even better to give a gift than to receive one.

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Fjóla Stefánsdóttir, store manager at Rammagerðin, the best spot to pick out a nice souvenir at the terminal, is a pro when it comes to picking out presents for your loved ones.

“When choosing a souvenir to bring home to your family and friends, there are several things to consider. Since most all of our customers here are planning to bring their items with them on board, we need to make sure everything is wrapped nice and safe as well as not too bulky,” says Fjóla.

“Many choose smaller items since they might have limited space on the plane,” she says as she proceeds to show us some of the more popular gift items at Rammagerðin.

Rammagerðin is located in the main shopping area.

Hespa Yarn, 4 x 50gr ISK 14,950 / 18,540* — F riend who likes to knit?

Bring them a unique gift.

Handmade Icelandic plant dyed wool from the botanist, Guðrún Bjarnadóttir.

Price information is correct at the time of print but may be subject to change

Varma beanie ISK 5,310 / 6,580* Varma woolen gloves ISK 3,795 / 4,700* — S oft gloves and beanies from Varma are made from Icelandic wool. Specially treated to bring extra softness to this locally made product.

Shell, small ISK 1,960 / 2,430* Shell, medium ISK 3,680 / 4,560* — C eramic shells cut by hand, dyed, washed and polished with great care by the Icelandic artist Þóa. Small, unique and travel well.

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For the young ones Here are a few liFe hacks for travelL ing with kids at Keflavik Airport

Simple eats!

Chicken nug gets are the classic kids hús. grub, and you can get them at Mat othie smo fruit h fres a like There’s nothing e som get to e Juic from Joe and the fligh t. vitamins in little bodies before the

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Star Wars figure ISK 4,199

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do as the locals do

KEF Airport has magical qualities in the Icelandic mindset because of its status as the liminal space between Iceland and the rest of the world.

Beer was prohibited in Iceland between 1915 and 1989. The only place you could buy beer (legally) was in KEF. From that time stems the tradition to have a beer when you arrive at the airport, even if it’s 6 o’clock in the morning.

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During most of the 20th century, Iceland was under quite strict foreign exchange controls that resulted, among other things, in bans and/or strict controls on imports.

Then Icelanders became accustomed to buying many things in the Duty Free that were normal consumer products in other countries.

For years, Icelanders bought sweets like Toblerone, M&M’s and After Eight in the Duty Free in KEF, simply because these items were not available in Iceland. Still today, Icelanders buy sweets out of habit like M&M’s and Toblerone in the Duty Free Store when they return home.

Because of high duty and tax on tobacco and alcohol, Icelanders usually make full use of their duty-free allowance when arriving in Iceland from abroad. So, it’s not unusual to see almost every single person carrying a case of beer when leaving the airport. #wheninKEF live a little

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Your Icelandic banking partner Arion Bank is at your service when it comes to banking and currency exchange.

You will find the bank in the arrival and departure halls, and 14 ATMs situated in the t erminal.

Six ATMs in the arrival hall and baggage reclaim area provide you with Icelandic currency. Other currencies are available from eight ATMs located in the departure area.