Non-stop flights to Akureyri (AEY)
Akureyri Airport is the second largest airport in Iceland. It is an international airport. In total there are 9 airports around the world that have direct flights to Akureyri, spread around 6 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 5 domestic flights to Akureyri.
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All direct flights to Akureyri Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Akureyri Best time to visit Akureyri Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 158 flights arriving at Akureyri Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 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 134 times this month, and make up for 85% of all monthly arrivals at Akureyri Airport.
The longest flight to Akureyri AEY is departing from Zürich (ZRH). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 1,588 miles (2,556 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 4 airlines that fly to Akureyri. Most flights to Akureyri are operated by Norlandair, as they connect 4 airports to AEY. That’s around 2 times as much as Edelweiss Air, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Akureyri. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all AEY flights:
What is the best time to visit Akureyri?
🥶 🌨️ Polar / Tundra
The winters in Akureyri are cold, with average temperatures usually below 0°C (32°F) and sometimes dropping to -30°C (-22°F). Summers are short and mild. The region is known for its stunning landscapes, untouched nature, and diverse wildlife.
The best time to visit is during the summer months, when you can enjoy abundant daylight and sunshine. For snow and ice enthusiasts, this destination offers year-round snow, though winters can be particularly cold and dark.
Business class flights to Akureyri
There are 2 airports that have flights to Akureyri in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to AEY are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Akureyri
These are all non-stop intercontinental flights to Akureyri Airport (AEY), as of April 2026:
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
International flights to Akureyri
Flights from Greenland to Akureyri
Ittoqqortoormiit is the only city in Greenland with direct flights to Akureyri. From Ittoqqortoormiit, direct flights are offered by Norlandair. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Greenland
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.
All flights from Switzerland
Flights from United Kingdom to Akureyri
There are 2 airports in United Kingdom that have non-stop flights to Akureyri.
From London Gatwick and Manchester, you can fly with easyJet.
All flights from United Kingdom
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 is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in September.
From Reykjavik, the only airline with direct flights is Icelandair.
From Reykjavik (Keflavik), you can fly non-stop to Akureyri with Edelweiss Air.
From Thorshofn and Vopnafjörður, you can fly with Norlandair.
All flights from Iceland
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 Grímsey (GRY) and Thorshofn (THO).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Akureyri?
There is 1 airport in Akureyri: Akureyri Airport (AEY).
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 4 airlines flying to Akureyri from 9 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Akureyri?
Norlandair, Edelweiss Air and easyJet 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 158 flights arriving at Akureyri every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 9 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 |
| London Gatwick to Akureyri | 3h 25m |
| Ittoqqortoormiit to Akureyri | 1h 45m |
