---
iata: AEY
name: Akureyri Airport
city: Akureyri
country: Iceland
lastUpdated: '2026-09-25'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.innanlandsflugvellir.is/en/akureyri-airport/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.innanlandsflugvellir.is/en/akureyri-airport/'
  - >-
    https://www.innanlandsflugvellir.is/en/akureyri-airport/transport/public-transportation
  - 'https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/transport/akureyri-airport-1'
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akureyri_Airport'
  - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges'
quickFacts:
  - IATA AEY / ICAO BIAR - Akureyri Airport (Akureyrarflugvollur)
  - 'GPS 65.66111, -18.07222 - ~3 km south of Akureyri - runway 01/19 2400 m'
  - Operator Isavia / Innanlandsflugvellir - terminal expansion opened Dec 2024
  - >-
    Icelandair <-> Reykjavik; Norlandair regional; seasonal easyJet / Edelweiss
    / Transavia
  - >-
    Public bus between airport and Akureyri (official transport page) - taxis at
    terminal
  - No Priority Pass - no official MCT - omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: No PP
    title: Do not plan Priority Pass at AEY
    detail: Expanded Dec 2024 terminal adds space but not a card lounge product.
    summary: No Priority Pass lounge on research day; use cafe / terminal seating.
    category: timing
  - label: Plant
    title: 2024 terminal expansion
    detail: >-
      Ramp extension opened Oct 2023 for larger diversion/international
      handling.
    summary: >-
      Isavia opened an expanded passenger terminal in December 2024 with
      separated domestic/international flows, security and passport control,
      plus duty-free.
    category: terminal
  - label: Airside
    title: Bistro / cafe level
    detail: 'Long waits: eat in Akureyri town if schedule allows (~3 km).'
    summary: Expect cafe/bistro and new duty-free rather than a Priority Pass lounge.
    category: food
  - label: Ground
    title: Bus + taxi ~3 km to town
    detail: >-
      Sysli Airport Bus route 100 often serves international banks with advance
      booking - confirm live.
    summary: >-
      Official page: scheduled public bus airport<->Akureyri; taxis and car
      rental available.
    category: status
lounges: []
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.8
slug: aey
region: Europe
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# Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Akureyri, Iceland · Europe
North Iceland's Akureyri gateway (Isavia) with Icelandair domestic banks, seasonal easyJet/Edelweiss/Transavia internationals, a December 2024 terminal expansion, public bus links, and no Priority Pass lounge - compact northern capital pin ~3 km from town.
## Airportist Score

**6.8 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.6 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.2 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 7.4 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 4.5 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Expanded passenger terminal (Dec 2024) - domestic + international flows
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Icelandair Reykjavik domestic connections
- Seasonal easyJet / Edelweiss / Transavia internationals into North Iceland
- Travelers using the ~3 km link into Akureyri plus public bus

## Watch out for

- No Priority Pass lounge
- International Airport Bus (route 100 / Sysli) is schedule-tied - often advance book for easyJet banks
- Winter weather can disrupt northern approaches
- No published MCT

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