How to find cheap flights to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
At the moment, 215 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Akureyri Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to AEY for 317 €.
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Roughly three months in advance is an excellent time to book tickets to Akureyri, where Akureyri Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for getting the best deals.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Akureyri by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to browse fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.
Search for plane tickets to Akureyri Airport that have one stop or more. Indirect routes are often cheaper. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Akureyri
August is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Akureyri.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to AEY, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to AEY. Visit then if you're eager to explore Akureyri in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Book your plane tickets to Akureyri then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF), July is when Akureyri is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in December, when they range from -14ºC (7ºF) to 1ºC (34ºF).
Don't want to pack a raincoat? June is the driest month in Akureyri, averaging seven days of rain.
January brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 17 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Akureyri Airport (AEY): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Akureyri in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Akureyri Airport with one of these popular airlines:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your AEY plane ticket with Norlandair. Up to 79% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
AEY is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to AEY. Choose one of these hotels close to Akureyri Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Start your Akureyri break sooner by booking a car hire in AEY. Europcar, Budget and Hertz are major suppliers to select from here.
Akureyri Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This number tracks how regularly flights from AEY arrive without running late.
Akureyri Airport is located in Akureyri, Norðurland eystra, Iceland.
Getting to central Akureyri from Akureyri Airport (AEY)
AEY is located about 3 kilometres from central Akureyri.
You'll reach the centre in around 5 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to AEY.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Akureyri, drop your bags at one of these top options:
Akureyri highlights
Jump off your flight to Akureyri and find your way to these popular attractions:
Kjarnaskógur: Around 5 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Regnbogastiginn: Looking for more reasons to visit Akureyri? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 0.97 kilometres south-east of the city centre.
How to get to Saudarkrokur from Akureyri Airport (AEY)
The nearby city of Saudarkrokur is about 121 kilometres from AEY. Reaching the centre by cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Public transport will bring you to Saudarkrokur in 3 hours 10 minutes or so.
Travelling from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Husavik
If Husavik is where you're travelling to, public transport will take around 2 hours 10 minutes from Akureyri Airport. This city is about 56 kilometres from AEY.
It takes 1 hour or so to drive to Husavik.
Explore more of Iceland
There's a whole lot more of Iceland begging to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-west of Akureyri, take off to Reykjavik. What not to miss? Start with The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Kópavogur might just become one of your favourite stops in Iceland. You'll find it around 257 kilometres south-west of Akureyri. Midnight Hikes Reykjavik, Reykjavik Safari and Heidmörk Nature Reserve are major draws.
Expand your adventure to Hafnarfjörður. Roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Akureyri, Aurora Basecamp, Nature Walks and Christmas Village are reason enough to go.
