Travelling from London to Akureyri Airport (AEY): What you need to know
London's main base, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from London to Akureyri Airport (AEY).
Akureyri (where Akureyri Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Your flight from London to AEY won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to Akureyri Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Akureyri Airport (AEY) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check if flying out of LGW makes more sense for your journey.
Take a direct flight from London to AEY with easyJet. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of LGW.
EasyJet is the most popular choice for passengers flying from LGW to AEY.
When punctuality matters most, go with easyJet. It has an on-time performance of 82.35% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Akureyri Airport.
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to AEY flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Akureyri Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down as expected.
About Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Have a late flight from London to Akureyri Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near AEY and hit the lights earlier:
Getting from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to central Akureyri
Akureyri Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Akureyri. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
At the moment, Rs13,875 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Akureyri Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs22,875. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to AEY.
The best month for scoring cheap London to Akureyri Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from London to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Akureyri. March is when most people book flights from London to Akureyri Airport (AEY), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a London to AEY plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Akureyri to range from 3ºC to 17ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Akureyri Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -14ºC and 1ºC.
More about Akureyri
Once you've booked your flight from London to Akureyri Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Akureyri:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn are top sights which should be on any well-planned Akureyri itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres southwest of Akureyri, a visit to Reykjavik will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Akureyri, Kópavogur is another favourite stop in Iceland. Start your sightseeing at Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.