Akureyri to London (AEY–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AEY–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 2h54 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Akureyri
| Metric | AEY→LGW | KEF→LGW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AEY | – | 176 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 29 |
| Flight time | 2h 54m | 2h 58m |
Travel Essentials
AEY: GMT · LGW: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Akureyri, it's 6:00 PM in London.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
AEY–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AEY to LGW
Akureyri International Airport (AEY) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AEY to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AEY to LGW ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KEF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Reykjavík (KEF).