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Rif Airport (OLI)
Rif Airport is a small regional gateway on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland, serving the coastal towns of Ólafsvík and Hellissandur. Compare transfer options to Ólafsvík, Hellissandur, Rif, Grundarfjörður and nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Rif Airport
Rif Airport is a small regional airport on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. It serves the coastal communities of Ólafsvík and Hellissandur, providing a local airfield for private, charter and general aviation traffic in the area.
The airport is located near the village of Rif, roughly 6 km west of Ólafsvík and about 3 km from Hellissandur. Its main runway was rebuilt in 1979 and later asphalted, with runway lighting and a terminal building added during the 1980s to support local air operations.
By road, Rif Airport lies roughly 190 km northwest of Reykjavík and is connected to nearby towns by the Snæfellsnes road network. Local bus route 82, taxis, rental cars and pre-booked transfers provide onward travel to Ólafsvík, Grundarfjörður, Stykkishólmur and other parts of the peninsula.
Although passenger services are limited, the airport offers a convenient local gateway for visitors exploring Snæfellsjökull National Park and the surrounding coast. Travellers should plan onward transport in advance, as most shops, accommodation and services are located in Ólafsvík and Hellissandur.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rif Airport operates from a single small terminal building and has no separate domestic or international terminals. The airport mainly handles private, charter and general aviation flights on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rif Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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