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Egilsstaðir Airport

Airport · Egilsstaðir, Iceland

Egilsstaðir Airport EGS

2 km from central Egilsstaðir. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.

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About the airport

Egilsstaðir Airport is the gateway to the east of Iceland. It lies next to the town of Egilsstaðir, near Lake Lagarfljót, with regular flights to Reykjavik.

Terminals

There is a single small terminal.

Services

Services are basic, as at a regional airport. You can rent a car to explore the east of the country.

The terminal buildingThe airport in summer

Official website

Getting to the city

  • Taxi

    The airport is very close to Egilsstaðir, a few minutes by taxi or rental car. It is best to book a taxi in advance.

Airport map

Terminal

A small terminal with check-in and an arrivals hall. Everything is a few steps apart.

Egilsstaðir

Things to do in Egilsstaðir

Egilsstaðir is the hub of eastern Iceland, on the shore of the Lagarfljót lake-river. From here it is easy to reach the region's fjords, waterfalls and forests.

Lagarfljót

Lagarfljót

A long lake-river beside the town, tied to the legend of a monster, the Lagarfljótsormurinn.

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Hallormsstaðaskógur

Hallormsstaðaskógur

Iceland's largest forest, with trails and camping areas, on the shore of Lagarfljót.

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Seyðisfjörður

Seyðisfjörður

A picturesque village of colourful wooden houses at the head of a fjord, about 27 km away. It is also the port for the ferry to the Faroe Islands and Denmark.

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Hengifoss

Hengifoss

One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls, with reddish layers in the rock. It is reached by a hike along a trail.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the airport from central Egilsstaðir?

Egilsstaðir Airport airport is about 2 km from central Egilsstaðir.

How do I get from the airport to central Egilsstaðir?

From Egilsstaðir Airport airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

How many terminals does Egilsstaðir Airport airport have?

Egilsstaðir Airport has one terminal: Terminal.

Landing in Egilsstaðir?

Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.

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