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

The distance between Skógafoss and Akureyri Airport (AEY) is around 408km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Skógafoss to Akureyri Airport (AEY) by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri (AEY).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 19,420($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Selfoss - N1 then Mjódd and then to Akureyri - Hof.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 14,845($105)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Akureyri Airport (AEY).

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance528km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skógafoss and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

There are several options for getting from Skógafoss to Akureyri Airport (AEY) by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 14,845 ($105) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 19,420 ($140).

The distance between Skógafoss and Akureyri Airport (AEY) is around 408km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Skógafoss and Akureyri Airport (AEY) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skógafoss to Akureyri Airport (AEY) is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 19,420 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Skógafoss and Akureyri Airport (AEY), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 14,845 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skógafoss and Akureyri Airport (AEY). We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri (AEY). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skógafoss and Akureyri Airport (AEY). It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skógafoss to Akureyri Airport (AEY). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skógar, Selfoss - N1, Mjódd and Akureyri - Hof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Skógafoss and Akureyri Airport (AEY). Buses run once daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Akureyri Airport (AEY) from Skógafoss is to take the bus and then fly which will take 4h 45m and cost around ISK 19,420 ($140).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skógafoss to Akureyri Airport (AEY). We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri (AEY). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Skógafoss and Akureyri Airport (AEY). The distance is around 528km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skógafoss to Akureyri Airport (AEY) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 14,845 ($105).

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Transport options from Skógafoss to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 45m
ISK 19,420($140)
once daily408km (253 miles)
Bus to Reykjavík, Fly5hrs
ISK 24,000($175)
once daily490km (305 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
ISK 14,845($105)
once daily576km (358 miles)
Bus via Reykjavík11hrs
ISK 16,510($120)
once a week598km (372 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
ISK 11,930($86)
on demand528km (328 miles)

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