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10.19.2017
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10.16.2017
Pengalaman Membuat VISA USA di Konsulat Jenderal Surabaya (September 2017)

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- 10 angka barcode dari halaman konfirmasi DS-160 anda
8.23.2017
Cheapest way to go to Reykjavik City Centre from Keflavik Airport (Update 2026)
Iceland is an expensive country. No doubt about it, and everyone knows it.
Back when I first wrote this article in 2017, even getting from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík was already quite expensive for a backpacker. Almost ten years later, well... Iceland is still Iceland. 😆
Fortunately, there are still several ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Reykjavík, from practically free to convenient-but-definitely-not-cheap.
Keflavík Airport is located around 50 kilometers from Reykjavík, so unfortunately this isn't the kind of airport where you can simply walk outside and find yourself in the city centre.
Here are the options, starting from the cheapest.
1. Hitchhiking — FREE
The cheapest method is obviously still:
Hitchhiking.
Cost:
0 ISK.
If someone happens to be driving toward Reykjavík and is willing to take you along, congratulations. You have officially beaten Iceland's transportation prices. 😂
But of course, hitchhiking is unpredictable. You don't know how long you'll have to wait, whether someone will stop, or whether their destination is actually close to yours.
So I wouldn't rely on hitchhiking if you arrive late at night, during bad weather, or have a tight schedule.
And obviously, use common sense. You are getting into a stranger's car.
2. Samferða — Carpooling
Good news: Samferða still exists in 2026!
The website I mentioned in my original article has moved/changed slightly. The current website is:
samferda.is
Samferða is basically a carpooling platform where drivers and passengers can find people travelling in the same direction.
You can enter:
- where you're travelling from,
- your destination,
- date,
- time,
- number of seats,
- contact information,
- and additional notes.
So you can look for or request a ride from Keflavík toward Reykjavík.
The platform itself is still free to use, although whether the actual ride is free or whether the driver asks you to share fuel costs depends on the individual arrangement.
This can potentially be one of the cheapest ways to reach Reykjavík, especially if you're travelling alone and have a flexible schedule.
3. Strætó Bus No. 55 — Cheapest Regular Public Bus
This is probably the most important update from my original 2017 article.
You DO NOT need to buy four or five separate bus tickets anymore.
Today, simply take:
Strætó Route 55 — KEF Airport → Reykjavík
The current adult fare from Keflavík Airport all the way to Reykjavík is:
2,400 ISK one way.
If you're only travelling as far as Fjörður in Hafnarfjörður, the fare is 1,800 ISK.
Children aged 11 and under travel free.
Payment for Route 55 can be made using debit card, credit card, or cash.
Another important change: you don't need to go searching for McDonald's inside the airport to buy several paper tickets like I did years ago. 😆
You simply pay the fare for the journey.
Where Do I Catch Bus 55?
The Strætó bus stop isn't directly in front of the arrivals door.
For passengers travelling from Keflavík Airport toward Reykjavík, the Route 55 stop is located near Kjóavellir, on the departure side of the airport terminal.
According to Keflavík Airport, the public bus stop is approximately 150 meters from the terminal entrance.
So it's still very easy to reach on foot.
How Long Does It Take?
Unlike Flybus, Route 55 is a regular public bus.
It makes several stops along the way, so expect the journey to take roughly around 1–1½ hours, depending on the particular service and where you get off.
That's the trade-off.
You save money, but sacrifice some time and flexibility.
Bus 55 Schedule — 2026
This is another important thing to understand.
Route 55 does NOT follow flight arrival times.
It follows its own timetable.
As of the 2026 timetable, the first weekday bus from Keflavík Airport leaves at approximately:
06:27 AM
The schedule is different on weekends. For example, the current Saturday timetable includes departures from KEF at:
06:54, 08:54, 10:54, 12:54, 14:54, 16:54, 18:54, 20:54 and 22:54.
The Sunday schedule is more limited, with departures including:
10:54, 12:54, 14:54, 16:54, 18:54, 20:54 and 22:54.
So DON'T blindly follow the timetable written in this article if you're reading this several years from now.
Always check the latest timetable on the official Strætó website before travelling.
There is another catch.
Not every Route 55 bus goes all the way to BSÍ Bus Terminal.
Some services terminate at Fjörður in Hafnarfjörður, where you may need to continue using Reykjavík's public transport network.
So when checking the timetable, look carefully at the final destination.
If you find a Route 55 service going directly to Reykjavík / BSÍ, that's obviously the easiest option.
From BSÍ to Reykjavík City Centre
If your Route 55 goes all the way to BSÍ Bus Terminal, you're already quite close to central Reykjavík.
And if you're a backpacker like me...
Just walk. 😂
Depending on where your accommodation is located, many places around central Reykjavík are roughly 1–2 kilometers away.
This was exactly what I did during my trip.
My hostel was Bus Hostel Reykjavík, and instead of paying for another bus, I simply walked.
Reykjavík is also a relatively easy city to orient yourself around on foot.
And somewhere along the way you'll probably see one of Reykjavík's most recognizable landmarks:
Hallgrímskirkja.
Yes. That's the name of the huge church I couldn't properly spell when I originally wrote this article. 😂
4. Flybus — More Expensive, Much More Convenient
Then we have the classic airport transportation option:
Flybus by Reykjavík Excursions.
Flybus runs between Keflavík Airport and BSÍ Bus Terminal.
The biggest advantage is convenience.
Unlike Strætó Route 55, Flybus operates according to airport flight schedules.
Buses generally depart Keflavík Airport approximately 40 minutes after arriving flights, with additional departures during busy periods.
The journey to Reykjavík takes approximately 45 minutes.
You can also choose services that continue to selected hotels, guesthouses and designated Reykjavík bus stops.
This makes Flybus particularly useful if:
- your flight arrives very late,
- you have heavy luggage,
- the Route 55 timetable doesn't match your arrival,
- or you simply don't want to deal with public transport after a long flight.
It costs considerably more than Route 55, but you're paying for convenience and flexibility.
Because Flybus prices can vary according to the transfer/drop-off option selected, I recommend checking the current fare directly when booking rather than relying on an old price written in a blog post.
So, Which One Should a Backpacker Choose?
For me, the hierarchy is still pretty simple:
Hitchhiking → potentially free
Samferða → potentially very cheap
Strætó Route 55 → 2,400 ISK to Reykjavík
Flybus → more expensive, but much more convenient and coordinated with flights
If I were travelling on a backpacker budget and my flight arrived during Route 55 operating hours, I would still choose Bus 55.
There's little reason to pay for a dedicated airport coach if I'm not in a hurry.
But if I landed at midnight after flying for twenty hours with a backpack hanging off my shoulders...
Yeah.
At that point I'd probably just pay for Flybus. 😂
One Thing Hasn't Changed Since 2017
When I originally wrote this article, I ended it by complaining about how expensive Iceland was.
Almost ten years later, apparently that part doesn't need much updating.
Transportation is expensive.
Food is expensive.
Accommodation is expensive.
Almost everything will make a backpacker's wallet cry.
But one thing about Iceland hasn't changed either:
IT'S AWESOMEEEE!!!!!
Is it allowed to sleep in Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik?
And As I could see, there were a lot of backpackers sleep in the coaches or floor. I slept on the floor with charging my handphone. A little bit cold, but I can handle it. There was no airport securities that cased away us! Even they didnt really care about us (backpackers!)
The best place for sleep is departure area (dont go downstairs because it little bit crowded). You can enter this place eventough youre not gonna fly to anywhere.
I can give u picture later for prove. Because it is saved in my computer (Im using handphone right now). Dont waste money for expensive hotels /hostels when you can just sleep in the airport couches/floor.
6.12.2017
Pengalaman Mengajukan Visa Schengen (Belanda) di VFS Global Surabaya (Mei 2017)
- Jika Anda ingin mengunjungi Belanda untuk waktu yang singkat, Anda harus memperoleh visa untuk masuk jika Anda datang dari negara dengan persyaratan visa untuk datang ke Belanda.
- Visa biasanya memberi Anda hak untuk tinggal di seluruh wilayah Schengen. Negara-negara Schengen adalah: Austria, Belgia, Republik Ceko, Denmark, Estonia, Finlandia, Perancis, Jerman, Yunani, Hungaria, Islandia, Italia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luksemburg, Malta, Belanda, Norwegia, Polandia, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spanyol, Swedia dan Swiss. Visa dapat memberikan Anda hak untuk menghabiskan maksimal 90 hari per 6 bulan di wilayah Schengen.
- Semua aplikasi visa harus ditandatangani oleh pemohon yang bersangkutan.
- Semua bagan dalam formulir aplikasi harus diisi dengan benar, formulir yang tidak lengkap dapat membuat proses berjalan lebih lambat bahkan penolakan.
- Kedutaan berhak untuk meminta dokumen serta informasi tambahan saat memproses aplikasi.
- Warga negara Non-Indonesia harus tinggal secara legal di Indonesia, baik atas dasar visa untuk Indonesia atau ijin kerja / tinggal yang sah di Indonesia.
- Paspor harus berlaku minimal 3 bulan setelah berakhirnya visa.
- Huruf berwarna biru adalah ketentuan umum yang ada di website VFS Global Surabaya. Jadi tipe visa ke Belanda itu ada beberapa seperti:
- Visa Turis (yang akan saya jabarkan di postingan ini),
- Visa Undangan (keluarga/teman),
- Visa Pelaut,
- Visa Bisnis,
- Transit Bandara,
- Kerabat Uni Eropa,
- Visa Studi Jangka Pendek,
- serta Visa Kunjungan Resmi.
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