How to travel from Akureyri to Akureyri Airport (AEY), Iceland

The distance between Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY) is around 4km (2 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Akureyri to Akureyri Airport (AEY) by bus, taxi and walk. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Akureyri Airport (AEY)Akureyri if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Naustagata / Vallartún.

  • Duration11min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ISK 415($3)
Operated by

Strætó

💰 Cheapest
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walk
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Walk

Walk to Akureyri Airport (AEY).

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Akureyri Airport (AEY).

  • Duration4min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ISK 2,635($19)
Operated by

Taxi stand

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

There are several options for getting from Akureyri to Akureyri Airport (AEY) by bus, taxi and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 42min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 2,635 ($19).

The distance between Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY) is around 4km (2 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 4km (2 miles)

It takes around 11min to get from Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY) by bus.

The quickest way to get from Akureyri to Akureyri Airport (AEY) is to take a taxi which takes around 4min and will set you back approx ISK 2,635 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY) is to walk which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY). We recommend that you take a taxi to Akureyri Airport (AEY). instead which will take 4min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY). It typically takes around 11min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY) with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 11min.

Strætó run regular bus services between Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY). Buses run hourly and take around 11min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Akureyri Airport (AEY) from Akureyri is to take a taxi which will take 4min and cost around ISK 2,635 ($19).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akureyri to Akureyri Airport (AEY). We recommend that you take the bus to Naustagata / Vallartún. instead which will take 11min.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Akureyri to Akureyri Airport (AEY). We recommend that you take the bus to Naustagata / Vallartún. instead which will take 11min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akureyri to Akureyri Airport (AEY) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11min and will usually cost around ISK 415 ($3).

How do I get from Akureyri to Akureyri Airport (AEY)

Compare travel optionsbetween Akureyri and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

Transport options from Akureyri to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
11min
ISK 415($3)
every 30 mins5km (3 miles)
Walk
42min
on demand4km (2 miles)
Taxi
4min
ISK 2,635($19)
on demand4km (2 miles)

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