Akureyri International Airport
AEY / BIAR
Akureyri Airport is a small regional airport located immediately south of Akureyri town in northern Iceland. It operates domestic services (notably to Reykjavík) and occasional seasonal international flights, with a single compact passenger terminal.
Getting to and From Akureyri International Airport #
Because the airport sits very close to town, taxis and short private transfers are the typical options and the drive to the centre is generally 5-10 minutes. Local buses may serve the airport on scheduled routes; walking is also possible in fine weather.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Akureyri International Airport #
Facilities are limited but adequate for short regional flights: a café or snack bar, waiting area, basic retail and information services. There is no large duty‑free or major shopping; accessibility services are available on request.
Tips for Akureyri International Airport #
- The airport is very close to Akureyri town centre - expect a short 5-10 minute drive.
- Weather can disrupt flights in winter; allow flexibility when planning onward travel.
- There is limited on‑site dining - grab essentials in town if you have time.
Weather & Climate near Akureyri International Airport #
Akureyri International Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (550 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 1° | -9° | 53 mm | overcast | 96% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.4h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 43 mm | overcast | 95% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 2° | -7° | 42 mm | overcast | 95% | 6.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 29 mm | overcast | 93% | 6.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 15.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 23 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 18.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 32 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 21.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 38 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 19.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 46 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 16.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 60 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 73 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -6° | 60 mm | overcast | 96% | 6.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.7h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 51 mm | overcast | 96% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 2.8h |
