# AEY — Akureyri International Airport

> Machine-readable reference for AEY. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aey
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aey
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aey.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AEY.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:51:04.203+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Akureyri International Airport
- IATA: AEY
- ICAO: BIAR
- City: Akureyri
- Country: IS (IS)
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Distance from city: 3 km (1.9 mi) south of Akureyri town centre
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: .1M
- Official website: https://www.innanlandsflugvellir.is/en/akureyri-airport

## Overview

Welcome Akureyri International Airport (AEY), while modest in size, serves as a pivotal gateway to north Iceland. Situated merely 3 km south of Akureyri’s town center, it offers swift access to the region's famous fjords and the scenic Diamond Circle. Despite its small scale with just one terminal, AEY manages to pack enough essentials to efficiently kickstart your Icelandic adventure. At a glance Handling around 100,000 passengers annually, Akureyri Airport operates with a single runway and a main terminal. It caters primarily to Icelandair, Norlandair, and Eagle Air — airlines that connect travelers to domestic destinations and seasonal international flights, including routes to Greenland and parts of Europe. Terminals & layout The airport's solitary terminal houses a limited yet practical set of facilities. Expect short walks and efficient processing with minimal congestion, an experience much appreciated compared to the hustle and bustle found in larger airports like Keflavík. The atmosphere here is more relaxed, making last-minute dashes less stressful. Getting to and from the city Reached via a quick 5-minute taxi ride from the heart of Akureyri, the airport’s accessibility i…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main terminal** — airlines: Icelandair, Norlandair, Eagle Air
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/terminals/main

## Dining (1)

- **Bistro** — Main · Local · Café · $ · open in connection to flights
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/restaurants/bistro-main

## Shops (3)

- **Bistro** — Main · Food and Refreshments
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/shops/bistro-main
- **Duty-Free Shopping Area** — Main
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/shops/duty-free-shopping-area
- **Public Bus Service** — Main · Transport
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/shops/public-bus-service-main

## Parking (6)

- **Accessible Parking** — ISK 2,000/day · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/parking/accessible-parking
- **EV Charging Parking** — ISK 2,500/day · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/parking/ev-charging-parking
- **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · ISK 1,500/day, ISK 200/hr, ISK 10,000/week · 0.5 mi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/parking/long-stay-parking
- **Remote Parking** — Remote · ISK 1,200/day, ISK 8,000/week · 1 mi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/parking/remote-parking
- **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · ISK 2,000/day, ISK 300/hr · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/parking/short-stay-parking
- **Valet Parking** — Valet · ISK 3,500/day · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/parking/valet-parking

## Ground transport (1)

- **Akureyri Airport Taxi** — Taxi · 10 minutes · 1500-2000 ISK · .null
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aey/transport/taxi

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: For a seamless check-in experience, plan to arrive 2 hours early for international flights and around 1 to 1.5 hours for domestic trips.
- _Time_: If you’re connecting into Akureyri city, appreciate the practicality of a mere 5-minute ride into town — a definite edge over larger airports.
- _Money_: Iceland is profoundly card-centric; skip the hassle of exchanging currency and rely on card payments instead.
- _Local_: To maximize your schedule, buy alcohol ahead of Sunday plans as Iceland’s state-run stores won't operate that day.
- _Avoid_: Considering the airport's small size, don't plan for expansive shopping or dining options — focus on efficient transitions instead.
- _Insider_: Seasonal flights add a splash of international flavor, with destinations like Greenland and the Netherlands coming into rotation intermittently.
- _Time_: Use the airport as a direct launch point into the Diamond Circle; aligning your flight times well can turn an airport visit into a swift sightseeing starter.
- _Local_: Few amenities land or airside mean it's wise to approach AEY as a practical, no-frills stopover to the expansive beauty beyond.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AEY.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/aey/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/aey/departures — HTML page with live departures