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Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN)
Vopnafjörður Airport is a small regional gateway to the fishing village of Vopnafjörður and the fjords of northeast Iceland, with scheduled flights to Akureyri. Compare transfer options to Vopnafjörður village, Egilsstaðir and nearby coastal areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Vopnafjörður Airport
Vopnafjörður Airport is a small regional airport serving the village of Vopnafjörður and the Eastern Region of northeast Iceland. Operated by Isavia, it provides scheduled domestic flights between Vopnafjörður and Akureyri, linking this remote fjord community with wider Iceland.
The airport lies on the banks of the River Hofsá at the inner end of Vopnafjörður fjord, about 4 km from the village centre. Its single asphalt runway, oriented 04/22 and measuring 885 m, is suited to turboprop and light aircraft operations.
Passengers use a compact terminal building with basic facilities, a small arrivals area and on-site parking. A car rental desk operated by Bílaleiga Akureyrar/Europcar is available for onward travel.
For visitors to northeast Iceland, the airport offers a practical entry point for exploring Vopnafjörður and the surrounding fjord landscapes, with road connections to the village and onward routes toward nearby towns such as Egilsstaðir.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Vopnafjörður Airport is a small regional airport with a single passenger terminal building handling domestic flights. Norlandair operates scheduled services to and from Akureyri Airport, and there are no separate international or Schengen terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Vopnafjörður 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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