Akureyri to London (AEY–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
KEF Reykjavík ~5h 27m AIEKFI Reykjavík (KEF) to London flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester ~27h 34m U2 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to London flights
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Akureyri to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,184 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

AEY–LGW had nonstop service from easyJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,184 miles in 3h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AEY–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AEY to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Akureyri

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric AEY→LGW KEF→LGW
Distance from AEY 176 mi
Nonstop airlines 7
Weekly flights 44
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of AEY with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
London is 1 hour ahead of Akureyri.
AEY: GMT · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Akureyri, it's 7:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from LGW

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.

London Climate

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

Key statistics for the Akureyri to London route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AEY
IATA / ICAOAEY / BIAR
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AEY to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Akureyri International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,184 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AEY to LGW: easyJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
London is 1 hour ahead of Akureyri.
Yes, return flights from LGW to AEY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KEF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AEY to LGW

Akureyri International Airport (AEY) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) had nonstop service from easyJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AEY to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEY to LGW is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Reykjavík (KEF).