Akureyri Airport Transfer — Private Car from AEY | North Iceland

Akureyri Airport is Iceland's second-busiest airport and the primary hub for North Iceland, located 2 kilometres from Akureyri's main street alongside the Eyjafjörður fjord. Air Iceland Connect operates regular flights from Keflavík (45 minutes) and summer charter arrivals from Europe. Akureyri is the base for travellers exploring Lake Mývatn, the Húsavík whale watching coast, the Ásbyrgi canyon, and Dettifoss waterfall. There is no rideshare service — a pre-booked LocalsRide private car is the standard ground transport from AEY.

North Iceland from AEY

Akureyri city centre: 2 km, 5–10 min. Goðafoss Waterfall: 50 km, 50 min. Lake Mývatn (geothermal area, Dimmuborgir, Mývatn Nature Baths): 100 km, 80–90 min via Ring Road. Húsavík (whale watching, Whale Museum): 90 km, 70–80 min. Krafla and Leirhnjúkur (active volcanic field): 110 km, 90 min. Dettifoss (Europe's most powerful waterfall): 160 km, 2.5 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there public transport from Akureyri Airport to the city?

No dedicated bus connects AEY to the town centre. The airport is 2 km from the main street. A LocalsRide private car to Akureyri centre costs approximately ISK 2,500 — practical for arrivals with hiking or fishing gear.

Can I get a transfer from Akureyri Airport to Lake Mývatn?

Yes — the transfer from AEY to Lake Mývatn (100 km via Ring Road) takes 80–90 minutes. There is no public transport connection. The route passes Goðafoss waterfall at 50 km — a brief stop adds 20 minutes.