Flights to Akureyri: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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4414 km

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Weather now

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+16°F

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Airports

AEY

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November

2025

Flight prices to Akureyri

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Akureyri?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Akureyri flight (one-way) at the moment:

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Is Akureyri an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Akureyri with other routes:

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Direct flights to Akureyri

We could not found any direct flights to Akureyri from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Iceland).

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Airports in Akureyri and New York

Akureyri has 1 airport and New York has 5 airports.

Akureyri

New York

Akureyri Airport (AEY)

4 km from Akureyri city center.

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Taxi

~5 min.

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Bus

~10 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Akureyri is better?

The closest airport to Akureyri city center is Akureyri Airport (AEY) with 4 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Akureyri Airport (AEY), trip will take 10 min.

Things to do in Akureyri

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Akureyri:

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Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Ports of Call Tours

374 reviews

Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik

Nature and Wildlife • Whale Watching • On the Water • Dolphin Watching • Wildlife Encounters

107 reviews

Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri

Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Ports of Call Tours • Likely to Sell Out • Shore Excursions

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Myvatn Nature Baths w/Ticket & Godafoss Waterfall Tour incl Lunch

Nature and Wildlife • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Ports of Call Tours • Likely to Sell Out

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Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House

Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours • Ports of Call Tours

282 reviews

Traditional Whale Watching Tour from Húsavík

Nature and Wildlife • Sustainable Tours • Whale Watching • On the Water • Dolphin Watching

294 reviews

Whale Safari and Puffins RIB Boat Tour from Húsavík

Nature and Wildlife • Sustainable Tours • Whale Watching • Bird Watching • On the Water

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Planning a trip to Akureyri? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Akureyri looks currently:

Thu, 27 November

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+16°F

Snow

3 m/s

99 %

Fri, 28 November

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+19°F

Snow

6 m/s

95 %

Sat, 29 November

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+12°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

82 %

Sun, 30 November

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+16°F

Snow

3 m/s

86 %

Mon, 01 December

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+36°F

Snow

7 m/s

97 %

Tue, 02 December

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+34°F

Snow

4 m/s

99 %

Wed, 03 December

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+32°F

Snow

5 m/s

98 %

Thu, 04 December

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+19°F

Snow

3 m/s

88 %

Fri, 05 December

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+30°F

Snow

2 m/s

97 %

Sat, 06 December

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+27°F

Snow

5 m/s

97 %

Sun, 07 December

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+18°F

Snow

5 m/s

97 %

Mon, 08 December

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+21°F

Snow

4 m/s

97 %

Tue, 09 December

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+7°F

Snow

3 m/s

101 %

Wed, 10 December

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+16°F

Snow

3 m/s

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Thu, 11 December

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Snow

4 m/s

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Fri, 12 December

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+3°F

Few clouds

4 m/s

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FAQ

Flying to Akureyri? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Akureyri?

Akureyri is served by 1 airport: Akureyri Airport. The nearest airport is Akureyri Airport located 4 km away.

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How far is Akureyri by plane?

Akureyri is around 4414 km away from New York.

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What is the flight time to Akureyri?

Typically it takes NaN to fly to Akureyri if you are flying from New York.

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How good the weather is in Akureyri?

The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +16°F and Snow in Akureyri.

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Are there any direct flights to Akureyri?

No, there are no direct flights to Akureyri if you are flying from New York.

Akureyri guide

Akureyri themes

This is what Akureyri is known for:

Location

Akureyri is located in Iceland, 4414 km away from New York:

Akureyri time zone

Akureyri jest o 5 godziny przed New York, gdzie teraz jest 00:03

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00:03 (EST -5)

Time in Akureyri right now

Currency and exchange rate

1000 Icelandic Króna equals 7.91 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 12636 Icelandic Króna.

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1.000 kr. = $7.91

Exchange rate

Visa to Iceland

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Iceland

Official language in Iceland is Icelandic. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Icelandic

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Akureyri is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Akureyri generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: very low

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