Akureyrarkirkja
A Lutheran church on a hill, visible from across town, reached by a long flight of steps.
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Airport · Akureyri, Iceland
Akureyri Airport AEY
3 km from central Akureyri. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 3 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- AEY · BIAR
About the airport
Akureyri Airport serves the north of Iceland and is one of the country’s main airports for domestic travel. It lies a few kilometres from the centre of Akureyri, beside the Eyjafjörður fjord, with regular flights to Reykjavik and some seasonal international services.
Terminals
There is a single small terminal.
Services
Services are basic, as at any regional airport. You’ll find car rental desks and taxis outside.
Getting to the city
Autobús urbano
City buses stop near the airport and run to the centre of Akureyri. Check the timetable before you travel.
Taxi
Taxis reach the town centre in a few minutes, as the airport is only a few kilometres away.
Airport map
Terminal
A small terminal with check-in desks and an arrivals hall. As a regional airport, it takes only minutes to get around.
Akureyri
Things to do in Akureyri
Akureyri, the "capital of the north", is Iceland's largest town outside the Reykjavik area. It sits at the head of the Eyjafjörður fjord, among mountains, and is a good base for exploring the north.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Akureyri?
Akureyri Airport airport is about 3 km from central Akureyri.
How do I get from the airport to central Akureyri?
From Akureyri Airport airport you can take Autobús urbano (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Akureyri Airport airport have?
Akureyri Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
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Photo credits
- The terminal building: CS, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Akureyri Airport: Bair175, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport with the fjord beyond: TommyBee, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Akureyrarkirkja: Олександр 75, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lystigarðurinn: Spike, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hof: Mario Falcetti, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Goðafoss: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons