Akureyri Airport Transfer (AEY)

Akureyri Airport (IATA: AEY) is Iceland's second airport and the gateway to the entire north of the country, situated 2 kilometres from the centre of Akureyri at the edge of the Eyjafjörður fjord. Air Iceland Connect operates regular KEF–AEY flights (45 minutes) and summer European charters arrive seasonally. There is no taxi rank in the traditional sense — local taxis operate by phone pre-booking. A LocalsRide private car confirmed before arrival is the most reliable ground transport option from AEY.

North Iceland from AEY

Akureyri centre (Hafnarstrti): 2 km, 5–10 min. Akureyri Botanical Garden (world's northernmost botanical garden): 3 km. Goðafoss Waterfall: 50 km, 50 min east. Lake Mývatn (geothermal, Dimmuborgir lava formations): 100 km, 80–90 min. Húsavík (whale watching, whale museum): 90 km, 70–80 min. Krafla volcanic area: 110 km, 90 min. Dettifoss: 160 km, 2.5 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Akureyri Airport to Lake Mývatn?

The private car transfer from AEY to Lake Mývatn takes 80–90 minutes (100 km via Ring Road east). Mývatn is Iceland's most visited geothermal area after the Reykjanes Peninsula and has no regular public transport from Akureyri. Private car transfers are standard for independent travellers. The route passes Goðafoss waterfall at 50 km — a 20-minute stop that is nearly always worth making.

Can I rent a car at Akureyri Airport instead of booking a transfer?

Yes — Hertz and Avis operate rental desks at AEY. For travellers on a defined north Iceland itinerary with multiple stops, pre-booked private car transfers on each leg can be cost-effective versus rental when factoring in insurance, fuel, and winter tyre costs. For those making their own route, a rental gives maximum flexibility.