Eldfell
The volcano born in the 1973 eruption on Heimaey. You can walk up to see the crater and views over the island.
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Airport · Westman Islands, Iceland
Vestmannaeyjar Airport VEY
2 km from central Westman Islands. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 2 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- VEY · BIVM
About the airport
Vestmannaeyjar Airport is on Heimaey, the largest of the Westman Islands, off Iceland’s south coast. It has flights to Reykjavik and lies very close to the island’s only town.
Terminals
There is a small terminal building.
Services
Services are basic. The island is also linked by the Herjólfur ferry.
Getting to the city
Taxi
The airport is on the island of Heimaey, close to the town: a short taxi ride or walk.
Herjólfur
The Herjólfur ferry links the island with the mainland, with the shortest crossing from Landeyjahöfn.
Airport map
Terminal
A small terminal building with check-in and a waiting area.
Westman Islands
Things to do in Westman Islands
The Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) are a volcanic archipelago off Iceland's south coast. Their only town, on Heimaey, is known for the 1973 eruption and its puffin colonies.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Westman Islands?
Vestmannaeyjar Airport airport is about 2 km from central Westman Islands.
How do I get from the airport to central Westman Islands?
From Vestmannaeyjar Airport airport you can take Taxi and Herjólfur (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Vestmannaeyjar Airport airport have?
Vestmannaeyjar Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Westman Islands?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Heimaey airport: Clem23, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport tower: Vestman from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport apron: OhanaUnitedTalk page, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Eldfell: michael clarke stuff, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Eldheimar: Szilas, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Heimaklettur: Hansueli Krapf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Stafkirkjan: Martin Peeks from UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons