Akureyri Airport (AEY) Departures (AEY)

Flight Departures at Akureyri Airport (AEY)

Akureyri International Airport (AEY) has a single and small passenger terminal, but there are plans in place for building a larger terminal to be in operation by the later part of 2023. This is to partly be able to handle larger number of passengers in the future since the area is becoming more and more popular with tourists, but also to be able to handle larger planes and larger quantities of international flights, and also so the airport can better act as a support airport in case the larger airports on the island cannot be in use and flights have to be redirected.

On this page we will share information about amenities and services that are currently available at the airport, because it is important to know a thing or two before departing from a smaller airport.

How to Get to Akureyri Airport

Car - Drive southeast from Akureyri center, follow the signs to the airport. The ride takes only 5 minutes from the center.

Rental Cars - To return a rented vehicle, please follow the instructions given by the rental car company on where to park the car and how to return the keys. Make sure to collect all personal belongings from the vehicle before returning it, and to check it for any damage (which should also have been done at the time of collecting it). If the term of the rental states to return the vehicle with a full tank, make sure to fill it up before the return. See and compare all rental car companies at Akureyri International Airport.

Public Transportation Buses - The scheduled bus route that runs between the Campsite and the airport stops in various locations in and around Akureyri town center. The bus only takes 6-7 minutes from the most central bus stops, and a total of 35 minutes from it departs from the Campsite until it arrives at the airport.

There are between 3 and 6 departures every day of the week, all weeks of the year.

Have a look at our bus page for more information, route stops and scheduled departures and arrivals from the Campsite and the airport.

Hotel Shuttles - Check with your hotel accommodation if they offer a transfer service to the airport. These transfers are often subject to being requested in advance, but not always, and an additional charge.

Taxis - Taxis are available through request through usual channels of order. Ask the hotel reception, or call them yourself. Make sure you have enough time before your scheduled flight departure time.

More information about taxis at Akureyri International Airport.

Private Shuttles - To use the service of a private shuttle transfer to the airport make sure to request it in advance. This is a popular choice from locations outside of the town. Several companies are offering transfer to the airport services in the area.

Trains - Iceland does not have a railway service for public use.

Ferries - It is not possible to transfer to the airport by ferry, but if you are located on the island of Hrísey you have to first take the ferry to the mainland before you can use another means of transfer to the airport. The same goes for transferring from the island of Grimsey, unless you choose to transfer from there by one of the scheduled flights and transfer flights at the airport.

For more information, please visit our ferries page.

Parking at Akureyri International Airport

The airport has two parking lots, Akureyri Airport Parking, and Akureyri Airport Long-term Parking. Both are located within a few minutes walk from the airport terminal.

There is no security available at the parking lots, so make sure to not leave any valuables in the vehicle. There are no fees for parking in the parking lots, although the long-term parking option may charge for longer parking periods. See more information about long and short-term parking at Akureyri International Airport.

Akureyri Airport Parking is located to the right after exiting the main road, before the airport passenger terminal. Akureyri Airport Long-term Parking is located to the left. Turn left right after exiting the main road, and then follow the sign, the parking lot is located on the right hand side. Alternatively follow the road after exiting the main road, pass the passenger terminal and take right after it. The parking lot can be found on the left hand side.

Special Assistance at Akureyri International Airport

Passengers requiring a wheelchair or special assistance can request this from their airline, if they offer the service. The assistance has to be requested at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time, in most cases, for the service to be as smooth and prompt as possible. Contact your airline or travel agency to make the request.

Smoking at Akureyri International Airport

Smoking is not allowed inside the passenger terminal, or after the security control. Smoking is only allowed outside before going through security.

WiFi at Akureyri International Airport

There is no WiFi available for visitors or travellers at Akureyri Airport.

ATMs at Akureyri International Airport

There is no cash machine/ATM at the airport.

Currency Exchange at Akureyri International Airport

There is no currency exchange service available at the airport. Currency exchange services are offered by the banks in Akureyri during their opening hours on weekdays only.

Food and Beverages at Akureyri International Airport

The bistro at Akureyri Airport, Flugstaff, is a popular place for both travellers and locals to have a meal, and it is located before the security control. They serve coffee, soft drinks, juices, sandwiches, kleinur (Icelandic twisted donuts), sugared pancakes and a daily traditional Icelandic home cooked midday meal. The head of the bistro contributes to a homey feeling as well as the delicious food.

Duty Free Shopping at Akureyri International Airport

It is unclear if the airport has a duty free shop for international travellers. They do however have a tax-free box in which non-Icelandic residents can drop their tax-free form together with the receipts for any purchases they made for exports while in the country, as only Icelandic residents are subject to the taxes in Iceland.

The documents will then be reviewed, stamped if correct, and sent to the correct authorities which will issue a tax refund once processed. The process usually takes around a month, but may take longer. Purchases have to be at least 6,000 ISK. For a total sum of close to or above 1,000,000 ISK a personal contact has to be made with the local Iceland Revenue and Customs office before leaving the country.

Retail stores have tax-free forms available and will fill them in upon the purchase of items that are subject to being tax-free for non-residents.

Prayer Room at Akureyri International Airport

The airport does not offer a room where travellers can meditate, pray or have a moment of peace before their flight, which is not unusual for a smaller airport.

Check-in Desks at Akureyri International Airport

There are only two check-in desks at Akureyri Airport. It is recommended to arrive at the airport at least 60 minutes before the scheduled time of departure to make sure to avoid queues to the check-in and to the security control.

Some airlines might offer online check-in.

Remember to always bring the required identity documents.

Baggage at Akureyri International Airport

The rules regarding luggage often vary between various airlines as well as between domestic and international flights. This applies to the size and weight of hand luggage as well as to check-in luggage. Check with your airline for the requirements and rules for luggage on your flight.

There are also a number of items that are prohibited to bring on a flight in general, especially in the hand luggage. These are the same regardless of airline or destination.

Items that are prohibited in cabin baggage/hand luggage include basically anything that is capable, or appear to be capable, of causing serious injury to someone when used as a weapon, including replicas, stunning devices, explosives and flammable substances, blunt tools and instruments, edged and pointed sharp objects and weapons, as well as guns, firearms and weapons that is capable or appears to be capable of discharging a projectile, and more.