Travelling from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV): what you need to know
A direct flight from Akureyri Airport to Reykjavik International Airport takes an average of 45 minutes. Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as Akureyri.
Choose from 38 weekly flights from Akureyri Airport to Reykjavik International Airport. The 07:10 departure with Icelandair is the earliest available from AEY to RKV. Icelandair operates the latest service of the day at 20:00 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Icelandair is your gateway to exploring Reykjavik (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Iceland!). Check out the direct flights from Akureyri Airport to Reykjavik International Airport offered by this carrier.
You don't need your passport or a visa for travel within Iceland. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as a driver's license or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list after booking your cheap ticket from AEY to RKV.
How to find the cheapest flights from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Akureyri Airport to Reykjavik International Airport is 81 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 151 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 4 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AEY to RKV.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from Akureyri Airport to Reykjavik International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Akureyri Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Akureyri. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 6 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 42 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AEY? If you're catching an early flight from Akureyri Airport to Reykjavik International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Consider booking a hotel near RKV if you have a late flight from Akureyri Airport to Reykjavik International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) to central Reykjavik
Reykjavik International Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 6 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 23 minutes.
When to fly to Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Akureyri Airport to Reykjavik International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Reykjavik. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Book your flights from Akureyri Airport to Reykjavik International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AEY to RKV in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 4ºC then.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in Reykjavik right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from AEY to RKV:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are highlights which should be on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
Think about flying in or out of Keflavik International Airport (KEF). This domestic airport is another good option for travelling to and from Reykjavik.
Complete your Reykjavik trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Reykjavik International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Reykjavik.