Flying from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport.
Reykjavik and Akureyri are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Each week, there are 38 Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, select the 07:10 Icelandair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 18:35 with Icelandair.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RKV to AEY flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Icelandair is your gateway to discovering Akureyri (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Iceland!). Check out the direct flights from Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Icelandair.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier that offers RKV to AEY flights, with 78.97% of its services arriving as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport flight is £63. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £115. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from RKV to AEY, book your journey nine months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RKV to AEY.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
When it comes to Reykjavik International Airport's on-time performance, 76.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Reykjavik International Airport is about 1 mile from central Reykjavik. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near RKV? If you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Akureyri Airport (AEY)
If you're landing on a late Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near AEY:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Akureyri Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Akureyri and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Akureyri Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to central Akureyri
Akureyri Airport to the centre of Akureyri has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 miles away.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
March is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Akureyri in February.
When booking your flight from Reykjavik International Airport to Akureyri Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Akureyri, with temperatures ranging from 3ºC (37ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RKV to AEY in December. Temperatures average between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Akureyri. Around 150 miles away to the south-west, popular attractions include Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland.
Around 160 miles south-west of Akureyri, Kópavogur is another essential stop in Iceland. Start your sightseeing at Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
