Cheap flights from Akureyri (AEY)

North Iceland's gateway, on the Eyjafjörður fjord

Akureyri Airport sits about 3 km south of central Akureyri on the western shore of Eyjafjörður, serving as the main hub for northern Iceland. Icelandair operates domestic links to Reykjavík, while EasyJet and Niceair-successor routes have introduced seasonal European service. The airport handles a mix of scheduled, charter, and tourism traffic for visitors heading to Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss.

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Airlines flying from Akureyri (AEY)

Major carriers: Icelandair, Norlandair. Low-cost carriers: EasyJet.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Akureyri Airport?
Icelandair runs daily domestic flights to Reykjavík (RKV), with Norlandair operating regional services to Grímsey, Þórshöfn and Vopnafjörður. EasyJet has flown seasonal winter routes from London Gatwick. Flightmussy's free 12-month heatmap surfaces the cheapest weeks across all of these without any signup.
How far is Akureyri Airport from the city center?
The airport is roughly 3 km south of downtown Akureyri, a 5-7 minute drive along the fjord. There is no dedicated airport bus, but local taxis meet most arriving flights and the town's bus network stops within walking distance of the terminal.
When is the cheapest time to fly out of Akureyri?
Domestic Icelandair fares to Reykjavík are typically lowest in shoulder seasons - late September through October and again from late January to March - when tourism eases. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap lets you scan an entire year of AEY departures in one view to spot the cheapest week, no signup required.
Are there direct international flights from Akureyri?
Direct international service from AEY is limited and mostly seasonal. EasyJet has operated winter flights to London Gatwick aimed at Northern Lights tourism, and charter operators run occasional summer routes. For year-round international travel, most passengers connect via Keflavík (KEF). Flightmussy compares both routings in a single search.

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