Flying from New York to Akureyri Airport (AEY): What you need to know
Akureyri Airport is located in Akureyri. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to AEY, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you'd like to explore a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to AEY.
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from New York to Akureyri Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your New York to AEY flight? Unwind in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Akureyri Airport flight:
Flights departing from LGA make it to their destination on schedule 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Consider booking a hotel close to AEY if you're catching a late flight from New York to Akureyri Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Getting from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to central Akureyri
Central Akureyri is around 3 kilometres from Akureyri Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
304 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Akureyri Airport. A return flight starts at 596 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to AEY if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from New York to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
March is the most popular month for flights from New York to Akureyri Airport (AEY). Plan your visit to Akureyri in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Akureyri is July, with temperatures ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Lock in your New York to AEY plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December has temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Akureyri Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Akureyri
After booking your flight from New York to Akureyri Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Akureyri:
Kjarnaskógur and Nordurslod - Into the Arctic are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Akureyri must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Regnbogastiginn.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Iceland waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres southwest of Akureyri, a trip to Reykjavik will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Kópavogur is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Akureyri. No journey is complete without visiting Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
