Dulles to Akureyri (IAD–AEY) — 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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
KEF Reykjavík ~8h 10m FIUA Reykjavík (KEF) to Akureyri flights
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Dulles to Akureyri
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,944 mi 5h 36m nonstop +4h ahead

IAD–AEY had nonstop service from Titan Airways, last on the schedule in March 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 2,944 miles in 5h 36m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–AEY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZT Titan Airways 0 67%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZT (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 IAD to AEY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → AEY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
AEY → IAD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Akureyri is 4 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · AEY: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 10:00 PM in Akureyri.
Distance & Flight Time
2,944 mi / 4,738 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 36m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Iceland is a Schengen member but not an EU member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Keflavík International Airport (KEF), immigration stamps your passport. The process is quick and rarely takes more than a few minutes.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Europe's Schengen zone before or after Iceland count toward the same 90-day limit. KEF is located 50km southwest of Reykjavik. The Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss), the South Coast waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon are all within day-trip range of Reykjavik. The Ring Road (Route 1) circles the island in 1,322km and takes a minimum of 7 days to drive properly.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Keflavík run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Icelandair and PLAY. Boston runs about 5 hours. Direct service also operates from Washington Dulles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, and several other US cities. Icelandair offers free stopovers of up to 7 days on transatlantic flights. Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), trading at roughly 137 ISK per $1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small-town cafes. Cash is rarely needed. Flybus runs from KEF to Reykjavik BSÍ terminal in 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 ($25.50). Restaurant meals in Reykjavik cost ISK 3,000 to ISK 6,000 ($22 to $44). Hot dogs from Bæjarins Beztu cost ISK 590 ($4.30) and are an Icelandic institution.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–AEY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Akureyri route.
Route details
Distance2,944 mi / 4,738 km
Flight time5h 36m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: AEY
IATA / ICAOAEY / BIAR
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to AEY flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Akureyri International Airport take about 5h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 2,944 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to AEY: Titan Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Akureyri is 4 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from AEY to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to AEY

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Akureyri International Airport (AEY) had nonstop service from Titan Airways, last on the schedule in March 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.

IAD to AEY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to AEY is about 5 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,944 miles (4,738 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.