Reykjavik Keflavik Airport Lounges
Keflavík International Airport · Reykjavík, Iceland
Keflavik International (KEF) is Iceland's main gateway and Icelandair's home hub, and its lounge scene is built around the Saga Lounge brand in the airside transit area. The two Saga lounge spaces serve Icelandair Saga passengers and partner-alliance flyers, with Nordic-styled seating, a hot buffet, bar and showers before a long transatlantic leg.
Content updated June 25, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Keflavík International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 25, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Icelandair Saga Lounge
The Icelandair Saga Lounge is the flagship lounge at Keflavik, sitting airside between the A and C gates with a hot buffet, full bar, showers and Nordic-inspired decor. It's the natural choice for Icelandair Saga passengers and the most complete lounge experience at KEF before a long transatlantic flight.
Icelandair Saga Lounge
With showers, a hot buffet, complimentary drinks and quiet corners for working, the Icelandair Saga Lounge between A and C gates is well suited to the long Keflavik connections that link North America and Europe. Open daily from 05:00 to 17:00, it covers the busy morning and midday departure banks.
Saga Lounge
The Saga Lounge in the transit area, on the ground floor between gates 6 and 8, brings Scandinavian-minimalist styling, large windows over the Icelandic landscape, a food selection, bar and showers. It serves Star Alliance passengers and is a calm spot deeper into the pier.
Every lounge, compared.
The Icelandair Saga Lounge is Keflavik's flagship lounge, sitting airside between the A and C gates in the transit area. It's Icelandair's home lounge, serving Saga Class passengers and…
Saga Lounge
★4.0The Saga Lounge sits airside in Keflavik's transit area, on the ground floor between gates 6 and 8. It's a bright, Scandinavian-minimalist space — clean lines, natural wood accents and…
Keflavík International Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal (Leifur Eiriksson)
Keflavik runs from a single passenger terminal, the Leifur Eiriksson terminal, with all lounges airside in the transit area after security and passport control. Both Saga lounge spaces are Icelandair-operated: one between the A and C gates, the other deeper into the pier on the ground floor between gates 6 and 8. There are no landside or arrivals lounges, so clear the checkpoint before heading to a lounge.
- —Single terminal — all lounges sit airside in the transit area
- —Icelandair Saga Lounge between the A and C gates is the main option
- —A second Saga Lounge space is on the ground floor between gates 6 and 8
- —No landside or arrivals lounges — clear security and passport control first
How to get into lounges at KEF.
Keflavik's lounges are run by Icelandair under the Saga Lounge name, so access is built around Icelandair Saga Class and Saga Premium travel plus partner-alliance status. There is no Priority Pass or DragonPass coverage at KEF, and the lounges are not sold as walk-in day passes — entry follows your ticket, frequent-flyer tier or alliance status. Always confirm which Saga space matches your gate before settling in.
Icelandair Saga
The Saga lounges are Icelandair's own lounges. Icelandair Saga Premium passengers and eligible Saga Club elite members are the core audience — the most direct route into the lounge if you're flying Icelandair out of Keflavik.
Business & premium cabin ticket
A premium-cabin ticket on Icelandair (Saga Class) gets you into the Saga Lounge directly, with no separate membership needed — the simplest way in if you're booked in the front cabin out of KEF.
Alliance & partner status
The Saga lounge spaces also serve eligible partner-alliance passengers — the Icelandair Saga Lounge between A and C gates lists SkyTeam and oneworld access, while the transit-area Saga Lounge lists Star Alliance. Check the per-lounge page, as coverage varies by space and partnership.
SkyTeam
oneworld
Star AllianceFrequent-flyer redemptions
Some travellers reach the Saga Lounge through frequent-flyer programme benefits or status earned with Icelandair's partners. Entitlements depend on your programme and tier, so confirm with your airline before you travel.
Know before you go.
It's a Saga Lounge airport
- —Both Keflavik lounges are Icelandair Saga lounges — access is built around Icelandair travel and partner-alliance status, not lounge memberships.
- —There's no Priority Pass or DragonPass at KEF, and the lounges aren't sold as walk-in day passes, so plan your access around your ticket or tier.
- —If you're flying Icelandair in Saga Class or hold Saga Club elite status, you're set for the lounge.
Pick the right space
- —The main Icelandair Saga Lounge sits airside between the A and C gates — the more central option for most departures.
- —A second Saga Lounge space is deeper into the pier, on the ground floor between gates 6 and 8.
- —Match the lounge to your gate so you're not walking the length of the pier with hand luggage.
Use it before a long leg
- —Keflavik is a transatlantic connecting hub, so the lounge is a good place to shower and eat before a long flight.
- —The Saga Lounge has a hot buffet, a bar with wine, beer and spirits, and shower facilities.
- —The main Saga Lounge runs daily from 05:00 to 17:00, covering the busy morning and midday departure banks.
Clear the checkpoint first
- —All KEF lounges are airside, past security and passport control — there are no landside or arrivals lounges.
- —Keflavik can be busy at the morning transatlantic peak, so leave time for the checkpoint before the lounge.
- —Non-Schengen and Schengen routing can affect which part of the pier you end up in — follow your gate signage.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 2 lounges at Keflavik International (KEF), both Icelandair Saga lounges in the airside transit area. One sits between the A and C gates, and a second Saga Lounge space is on the ground floor between gates 6 and 8.
No. Keflavik's lounges are Icelandair Saga lounges and are not part of the Priority Pass or DragonPass networks. Access is based on Icelandair Saga Class travel, Saga Club status, or eligible partner-alliance status rather than a lounge membership.
Both lounges are Icelandair Saga lounges. The main Icelandair Saga Lounge is airside between the A and C gates, and a second Saga Lounge space is on the ground floor of the transit area between gates 6 and 8.
Access at Keflavik follows your ticket and status rather than a paid walk-in. The Saga lounges serve Icelandair Saga Class passengers, eligible Saga Club elite members, and qualifying partner-alliance travellers, so check your airline benefits before you travel.
Yes. Both Keflavik lounges are Icelandair's Saga lounges. The flagship Icelandair Saga Lounge sits airside between the A and C gates and offers a hot buffet, full bar, showers and Nordic-inspired decor for Icelandair Saga passengers.
The Saga lounges offer a hot and cold buffet, complimentary soft drinks plus house wine, beer and spirits, showers, Wi-Fi and charging, flight information screens and comfortable Nordic-styled seating — a good place to freshen up before a long transatlantic flight.
Yes. All lounges at Keflavik are airside, so you'll pass security and passport control first. There are no landside or arrivals lounges, so head to the lounge only after you've cleared the checkpoint.
The main Icelandair Saga Lounge between the A and C gates is open daily from 05:00 to 17:00, covering the morning and midday departure banks. Hours can change seasonally, so check before a late or early flight.