Airport
Akureyri International Airport (AEY)
Akureyri International Airport is the main gateway to Akureyri and North Iceland, located at the head of Eyjafjörður. Compare transfer options to the town centre, Húsavík, Lake Mývatn and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey.
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About Akureyri International Airport
Akureyri International Airport is the main airport serving Akureyri and the gateway to North Iceland. Located about 3 km south of the town centre at the head of Eyjafjörður, it is operated by Isavia and is one of Iceland's international airports, though most of its traffic is domestic.
The airport opened in 1954 and has grown alongside Akureyri's role as a regional centre. In December 2024, on the airport's 70th anniversary, an expanded terminal and new apron were inaugurated, increasing capacity to around 500,000 passengers a year and allowing larger aircraft and more international flights.
Today the airport connects Akureyri with Reykjavík on frequent domestic services and offers seasonal international routes to destinations including Greenland and Copenhagen. The single runway is about 2,400 metres long, and the airport also serves as an alternative landing point for larger Icelandic airports.
Passengers can reach Akureyri town centre in about five minutes by taxi, use local buses, hire a car at the terminal, or walk in roughly 30 minutes when travelling light. The compact terminal provides a bistro, shops, car rental desks and parking.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Akureyri International Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving both domestic and international flights. The terminal was expanded and a new section opened in December 2024, increasing capacity for larger aircraft and more passengers.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Akureyri International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Akureyri International Airport to hotels, the town centre and destinations across North Iceland, including Húsavík and the Lake Mývatn area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings or sightseeing around Akureyri and the Eyjafjörður region.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Akureyri International Airport for independent travel around Akureyri and onward journeys to North Iceland's main attractions.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in northern Iceland.
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