Manchester, Greater Manchester to Akureyri (MAN–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 2 hubs
KEF Reykjavík ~5h EKFITP Reykjavík (KEF) to Akureyri flights
LGW London ~28h 24m U2 London (LGW) to Akureyri flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Manchester, Greater Manchester to Akureyri
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,008 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind

MAN–AEY had nonstop service from easyJet, 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 1,008 miles in 3h.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MAN–AEY 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 MAN to AEY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Akureyri is 1 hour behind Manchester, Greater Manchester.
MAN: BST · AEY: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 5:00 PM in Akureyri.
Distance & Flight Time
1,008 mi / 1,623 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds. The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. Iceland is in Schengen but not in the EU, so EU consumer regulations (flight delay compensation) apply differently.

Direct flights from London to Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF) run about 3 hours on Icelandair, easyJet, PLAY, and Wizz Air. Keflavik Airport is 50km from Reykjavik, with the Flybus shuttle taking 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 one way (about $25). Iceland uses the Icelandic krona (ISK), trading at roughly 140 ISK per $1. Cards are accepted everywhere, including rural gas stations and food trucks. Cash is almost unnecessary. No vaccination requirements. Fuel, food, and accommodation in Iceland run 50 to 100% more expensive than the UK.

Getting to MAN

The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).

MAN–AEY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manchester, Greater Manchester to Akureyri route.
Route details
Distance1,008 mi / 1,623 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
Destination: AEY
IATA / ICAOAEY / BIAR
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAN to AEY flights.
Nonstop flights from Manchester Airport to Akureyri International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,008 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MAN to AEY: easyJet. 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 3h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Akureyri is 1 hour behind Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Yes, return flights from AEY to MAN 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAN to AEY

Manchester Airport (MAN) and Akureyri International Airport (AEY) had nonstop service from easyJet, 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.

MAN to AEY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAN to AEY is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,008 miles (1,623 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.