Airport
Borgarfjörður eystri Airport (BGJ)
Borgarfjörður eystri Airport is a small domestic gateway serving Borgarfjörður eystri and Iceland's Eastfjords. Compare transfer options from the airport to Bakkagerði, Egilsstaðir and nearby coastal and hiking destinations.
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About Borgarfjörður eystri Airport
Borgarfjörður eystri Airport is a small airfield serving Borgarfjörður eystri, a coastal settlement in Iceland's Eastfjords. It functions mainly as a community airfield for domestic flights, charter traffic, air-taxi operations and local access, rather than as a large commercial airport.
Located about 1 km south of Bakkagerði, the village centre of Borgarfjörður eystri, the airport provides a practical alternative to the mountainous Road 94 approach from Egilsstaðir. The nearest larger town, Egilsstaðir, lies roughly 75 km away by road across a high mountain pass, so the airfield can significantly shorten access to this remote part of East Iceland.
The airport has a single basic passenger building and limited on-site facilities. Travelers should plan for minimal services at the airfield itself and arrange onward transport in advance, as scheduled public transport is limited in the area.
Despite its small size, Borgarfjörður eystri Airport supports local travel, medical access, charter operations and summer tourism linked to the Eastfjords, including hiking and the nearby Hafnarhólmi puffin colony.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Borgarfjörður eystri Airport is a small community airfield with a single basic passenger building rather than separate passenger terminals. It primarily handles domestic, charter and air-taxi flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Borgarfjörður eystri Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Borgarfjörður eystri Airport to guesthouses, hotels and destinations in Bakkagerði and across the Eastfjords.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, local excursions, business needs or journeys around East Iceland.
Car Rental
Pick up a rental car at or near Borgarfjörður eystri Airport for independent travel along Road 94 to Egilsstaðir and other East Iceland destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
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