Non-stop flights to Akureyri (AEY)
Akureyri Airport is the third largest airport in Iceland. It is an international airport. In total there are 8 airports around the world that have direct flights to Akureyri, spread around 5 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 5 domestic flights to Akureyri.
Akureyri is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and its nature.
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All direct flights to Akureyri Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Akureyri International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 296 flights arriving at Akureyri Airport, which are 70 flights per week or 10 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Akureyri are routes from Reykjavik (RKV) in Iceland and Vopnafjörður (VPN), also in Iceland. These two routes together are operated 268 times this month, and make up for 91% of all monthly arrivals at Akureyri Airport.
The longest flight to Akureyri AEY is departing from Funchal (Madeira) (FNC). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 1,415 miles (2,277 km).
List of all direct flights to Akureyri
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Akureyri, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Akureyri.
Airlines flying to Akureyri
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Akureyri. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all AEY flights:
International flights to Akureyri
Flights from Portugal to Akureyri
Funchal (Madeira) is the only city in Portugal with direct flights to Akureyri. From Funchal (Madeira), direct flights are offered by Neos. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
Flights from Switzerland to Akureyri
In Switzerland, the only airport that has a direct connection to Akureyri is Zürich. From Zürich, direct flights are offered by Edelweiss Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
Flights from United Kingdom to Akureyri
There is 1 airport in United Kingdom that has a direct connection to Akureyri, which is London Gatwick. From London Gatwick, direct flights are offered by easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Domestic flights to Akureyri
Flights from Iceland to Akureyri
There are 5 airports in Iceland that have non-stop domestic flights to Akureyri.
From Grímsey, direct flights are offered by Norlandair. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
From Reykjavik, the only airline with direct flights is Icelandair.
From Reykjavik (Keflavik), you can fly non-stop to Akureyri with Neos.
From Thorshofn and Vopnafjörður, you can fly with Norlandair.
Alternative airports near Akureyri
Flying to an alternative airport near Akureyri could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Akureyri (AEY) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Húsavík (HZK) and Grímsey (GRY).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Akureyri?
There are 2 airports in Akureyri: Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Húsavík Airport (HZK).
What is the best airport to fly into Akureyri?
The most convenient airport to fly into Akureyri is Akureyri Airport (AEY).
How many airlines fly to Akureyri?
There are 5 airlines flying to Akureyri from 8 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Akureyri?
Norlandair, Neos and Icelandair operate most flights to Akureyri. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Akureyri?
There are no alliances flying to Akureyri at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Akureyri?
There are roughly 296 flights arriving at Akureyri every month (or 70 flights each week), from a total of 8 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Akureyri Airport?
The official name of Akureyri Airport is Akureyri Airport.
What is the airport code of Akureyri Airport?
The airport code of Akureyri Airport is AEY.
What are the most popular flights to Akureyri?
Reykjavik, Vopnafjörður and Grímsey are the 3 most popular routes to Akureyri. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Akureyri, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Akureyri?
| Reykjavik to Akureyri | 45m |
| Vopnafjörður to Akureyri | 45m |
| Grímsey to Akureyri | 30m |
| Funchal (Madeira) to Akureyri | 4h 45m |
| London Gatwick to Akureyri | 3h 25m |
