Beer, skyr, and Icelandic candy all sit inside Ísland Duty Free
Right after passport control in Terminal 1, Ísland Duty Free is the first big shop most KEF passengers see. It sits airside, so you can browse even on tight Schengen–non‑Schengen connections. Shelves lean hard into local brands: Icelandic chocolate bars at around 400–600 ISK each, mini bottles of Brennivín, and travel‑size tubs of skyr snacks. Spirits and wine are priced below downtown Reykjavík, and many visitors stock up here instead of paying city liquor store prices.
Opening hours generally track the bank of early‑morning and late‑night flights, with lights on from roughly 04:00 until the last departures out of Terminal 1. You’ll find standard duty‑free categories: tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, and big 1‑liter spirits bottles near the center aisles. Prices are clearly marked in ISK and often labeled with “duty free saving” tags, useful if you just came from a Reykjavík Vinbudin and remember the numbers.
Food and snack aisles carry Icelandic brands like Lakkrís (licorice) and Omnom chocolate, plus boxed gift packs sized for carry‑ons. Many travelers grab a bottle of Reyka vodka or Flóki whisky here instead of at arrivals, since departure shopping can be less rushed than the 20–30 minute shuffle through baggage claim. Electronics and travel accessories take up a smaller section, mostly headphones, power banks, and EU plug adapters.
Liquor allowances into the EU, UK, and US still apply, so check your destination rules before loading up a basket with three 1‑liter bottles. Lines can spike when a wave of flights leave around 07:00, and checkout then can hit 10–15 minutes. Fast move: snap a photo of shelf tags for anything you like, pay once, then walk straight to your gate in Terminal 1 without doubling back later.