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

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Akureyri Airport (AEY) is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7hrs.

3 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1 then Mjódd and then to Akureyri - Hof.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 22,475($160)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Akureyri Airport (AEY).

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance511km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jökulsárlón and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

There are several options for getting from Jökulsárlón to Akureyri Airport (AEY) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 22,475 ($160) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 15,955 ($115).

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Akureyri Airport (AEY) is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 12h 45m to get from Jökulsárlón and Akureyri Airport (AEY) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Akureyri Airport (AEY) is to drive which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ISK 15,955 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Jökulsárlón and Akureyri Airport (AEY), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 22,475 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Akureyri Airport (AEY). We recommend that you drive to Akureyri Airport (AEY). instead which will take 7hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jökulsárlón and Akureyri Airport (AEY). It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jökulsárlón to Akureyri Airport (AEY). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jökulsárlón, Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1, Mjódd and Akureyri - Hof. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Jökulsárlón and Akureyri Airport (AEY). Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Akureyri Airport (AEY) from Jökulsárlón is to drive which will take 7hrs and cost around ISK 15,955 ($115).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jökulsárlón to Akureyri Airport (AEY). We recommend that you take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1 then Mjódd and then to Akureyri - Hof. instead which will take 12h 45m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jökulsárlón and Akureyri Airport (AEY). The distance is around 511km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Akureyri Airport (AEY) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 22,475 ($160).

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Transport options from Jökulsárlón to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
12h 45m
ISK 22,475($160)
5 times a week824km (512 miles)
Bus via Vík í Mýrdal14h 30m
ISK 24,000($175)
once a week838km (521 miles)
Drive
7hrs
ISK 15,955($115)
on demand511km (317 miles)

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