How to travel from Heimaey Island to Akureyri, Iceland
The distance between Heimaey Island and Akureyri is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Akureyri by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akureyri → Heimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Akureyri (AEY).
- Duration1h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costISK 15,540($110)
Eagle Air
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd and then to Akureyri - Hof.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costISK 15,260($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Akureyri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Akureyri by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 15,260 ($110) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 15,540 ($110).
The distance between Heimaey Island and Akureyri is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (169 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Heimaey Island and Akureyri by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Akureyri is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 15,540 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Akureyri is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 15,260 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Akureyri. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Akureyri (AEY). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Akureyri. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Akureyri (AEY). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Heimaey Island and Akureyri. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and arrive at Akureyri (AEY) - via Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Heimaey Island to Akureyri. There is however a flight that goes via Reykjavik (RKV). This services will take at least 1h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Heimaey Island to Akureyri typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and and arrive into Akureyri (AEY).
The closest major airport to Akureyri is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Akureyri. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heimaey Island to Akureyri. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd and then to Akureyri - Hof. instead which will take 9h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Akureyri is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 15,260 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Akureyri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 1h 30m | ISK 15,540($110) | hourly | 365km (227 miles) |
| Fly to Husavik (HZK), Bus | 2h 15m | ISK 20,115($145) | twice daily | 476km (296 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 10m | ISK 21,920($160) | twice daily | 537km (334 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | ISK 19,420($140) | once daily | 405km (252 miles) |
| Ferry to Landeyjahöfn, bus and plane | 4h 55m | ISK 29,550($215) | once daily | 515km (320 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 10m | ISK 15,260($110) | once daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Heimaey Island and Akureyri
Airlines
Icelandair
Eagle Air
Ferry operators
Eimskip
Bus companies
Strætó
Airports near Akureyri
The following major airports near Akureyri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Akureyri
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Akureyri
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 284km (176 miles) from Akureyri