Flying from Toronto to Akureyri Airport (AEY): What you need to know
Akureyri is five hours ahead of Toronto. Akureyri Airport is located in Akureyri, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to AEY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Akureyri Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Toronto Pearson International Airport:
64% of flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Toronto to AEY flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62% of flights leaving Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From the centre of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Akureyri Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land when they should. At YHM, that figure is 71%.
About Akureyri Airport (AEY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Akureyri Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AEY instead:
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 drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
At the moment, Rs164,135 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Akureyri Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs280,010. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to AEY, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
March is when most people book flights from Toronto to Akureyri Airport (AEY). Plan your visit to Akureyri in September for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Toronto to AEY plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Akureyri, with temperatures ranging from 3ºC to 16ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Akureyri Airport in December when temperatures are between -14ºC and 1ºC.
More about Akureyri
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Akureyri Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Akureyri:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Akureyri when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Kjarnaskógur followed by Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iceland you should also see. Around 241 kilometres southwest of Akureyri, a trip to Reykjavik will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like The Northern Light Centre, Laugavegur and Harpa.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Akureyri, Kópavogur is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Midnight Hikes Reykjavik, Reykjavik Safari and Heidmörk Nature Reserve.
