Akureyri Airport - AEY Akureyri
Owned by Isavia, Iceland’s Akureyri Airport (AEY) has a lengthy runway measuring 7,874’. It is a medium-sized airport with passenger traffic of 202,252 in 2018. In the same year, there were 15,493 aircraft movements in total. Currently, three (3) airlines are operating in the airport. These include Air Iceland Connect, Norlandair, and Transavia.
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Scheduled flights to Akureyri started in the late 1920s, thanks to Flugfelag Islands. However, construction of the actual airport only began in the early 1950s. Few years later, a new terminal was established. In 1973, Loftleioir and Flugfelag Islands merged into a single airline, Icelandair. A year later, another airline, Flugfelag Norourlands, was established in the town. This new airline brought in more charter and domestic flights. In 1997, the domestic flights division of Icelandair merged with Flugfelag Nordurlands into Flugfelag Islands or commonly known as Air Iceland Connect. There were renovations conducted in 2000 to accommodate international flights better. In 2006, an ambulance flight service with a specially equipped aircraft was initiated through Myflug under a government contract. Two (2) years later, the ambulance flight service moved its operations to the new Hangar 13. In 2009, a runway renovation was completed at Akureyri Airport. Shortly after, the airport added a new Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach navigational aid. Nearby cities include Myvatn, Reykjahlíð, and Skutustadir.
On this page it is easy to search for Akureyri, Iceland airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Akureyri, Iceland (AEY) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AEY airport.
Most of these AEY
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Akureyri, Iceland
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the AEY airport are Hverfjall Crater, Dimmuborgir, and Hverfjall Crater.
Map of Akureyri, Iceland Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Akureyri, Iceland (AEY)
If you planning to travel to Akureyri, Iceland (AEY), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:39 AM.
The temperature feels like 42.35 with a humidity level of 73 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 73 percent with visibility at 9.5 percent.
Today’s UV index is 3, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:39 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/16
Overcast clouds
43°F
High: 50°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
5/17
Mix snow/rain
45°F
High: 49°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 15%
Saturday
5/18
Mix snow/rain
39°F
High: 42°F
Low: 34°F
Precipitation: 40%
Sunday
5/19
Mix snow/rain
39°F
High: 41°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
5/20
Mix snow/rain
43°F
High: 46°F
Low: 40°F
Precipitation: 90%
Tuesday
5/21
Heavy rain
46°F
High: 50°F
Low: 43°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Akureyri, Iceland AEY airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free AEY airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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