Reykjavík to Akureyri (KEF–AEY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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176 mi airlines charter/private
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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 2 hubs
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester ~7h 10m EKFITK → Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Akureyri flights
LGW London ~8h AIEKFI → London (LGW) to Akureyri flights
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Reykjavík to Akureyri
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 176 mi 0h 45m nonstop

KEF–AEY had nonstop service from Icelandair, 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 176 miles in 0h 45m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to AEY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MAN ~7h 10m LGW ~8h 0m
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Akureyri from Reykjavík

Nearby airports with service to Akureyri International Airport.
Metric KEF→AEY RKV→AEY
Distance from KEF – 23 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 25
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 45m
Reykjavík (RKV) to Akureyri flights
Airports within 200 miles of KEF with service to Akureyri International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Akureyri is 0 hours the same as Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · AEY: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 6:00 PM in Akureyri.
Distance & Flight Time
176 mi / 284 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

KEF–AEY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Akureyri route.
Route details
Distance176 mi / 284 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: AEY
Full nameAkureyri International Airport
IATA / ICAOAEY / BIAR
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to AEY flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Akureyri International Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 176 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KEF to AEY: Icelandair. 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 0h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from AEY to KEF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RKV. 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 KEF to AEY

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Akureyri International Airport (AEY) had nonstop service from Icelandair, 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.

KEF to AEY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to AEY is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 176 miles (284 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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