Akureyri to Zurich (AEY–ZRH) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AEY–ZRH had nonstop service from Edelweiss, last on the schedule in August 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 1,590 miles in 3h 30m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LX | 1 | – | – | – | – | LX |
Other ways to reach Zurich from Akureyri
| Metric | AEY→ZRH | KEF→ZRH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AEY | – | 176 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 6 |
| Weekly flights | – | 25 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h 45m |
Travel Essentials
AEY: GMT · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Akureyri, it's 8:00 PM in Zurich.
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
AEY–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AEY to ZRH
Akureyri International Airport (AEY) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) had nonstop service from Edelweiss, last on the schedule in August 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 ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AEY to ZRH is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,590 miles (2,559 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Reykjavík (KEF).