AEY - Akureyri Airport

Akureyri, Iceland

IATA Code: AEY · Akureyri, Iceland

The airport code AEY is the IATA identifier for Akureyri Airport. You may also find it referred to as Akureyri Airport (AEY).

Akureyri Airport (AEY) serves Akureyri, Iceland, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

AEY is the IATA airport code for Akureyri Airport, located in Akureyri, Iceland. The airport is situated at coordinates 65.6600°N, 18.0727°W. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)

$5.51/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
AEY
City
Akureyri
Country
Iceland
Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Latitude
65.6600°
Longitude
-18.0727°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Europe

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from AEY

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
HZK - Husavik 44 km $679 $1/passenger
MVA - Myvatn 53 km $818 $2/passenger
SIJ - Siglufjordur 65 km $1,003 $2/passenger
SAK - Saudarkrokur 69 km $1,065 $2/passenger
GRY - Grímsey 99 km $1,527 $3/passenger
THO - Thorshofn 139 km $2,144 $4/passenger
VPN - Vopnafjörður 148 km $2,283 $5/passenger
GJR - Gjogur 153 km $2,360 $5/passenger
EGS - Egilsstadir 175 km $2,700 $5/passenger
HFN - Hofn 202 km $3,116 $6/passenger
NOR - Nordfjordur 209 km $3,224 $6/passenger
IFJ - Isafjordur 234 km $3,610 $7/passenger
RKV - Reykjavik 249 km $3,842 $8/passenger
GUU - Grundarfjordur 250 km $3,857 $8/passenger
BIU - Bildudalur 251 km $3,872 $8/passenger
VEY - Vestmannaeyjar 270 km $4,166 $8/passenger
PFJ - Patreksfjordur 271 km $4,181 $8/passenger
KEF - Keflavik 284 km $4,382 $9/passenger
OBY - Ittoqqortoormiit 560 km $8,640 $17/passenger
CNP - Neerlerit Inaat 596 km $9,195 $18/passenger
FAE - Vagar 662 km $10,213 $20/passenger
UNT - Unst 1,016 km $15,675 $31/passenger
SCS - Scatsta 1,021 km $15,752 $32/passenger
SYY - Stornoway 1,027 km $15,845 $32/passenger
LWK - Lerwick 1,041 km $16,061 $32/passenger
WRY - Westray 1,042 km $16,076 $32/passenger
PPW - Papa Westray 1,043 km $16,091 $32/passenger
OUK - Outer Skerries 1,044 km $16,107 $32/passenger
NRL - North Ronaldsay 1,060 km $16,354 $33/passenger
EOI - Eday 1,062 km $16,385 $33/passenger
LSI - Sumburgh 1,063 km $16,400 $33/passenger
NDY - Sanday 1,064 km $16,415 $33/passenger
BEB - Benbecula 1,068 km $16,477 $33/passenger
SOY - Stronsay 1,069 km $16,493 $33/passenger
KOI - Kirkwall 1,076 km $16,601 $33/passenger
FIE - Fair Isle 1,077 km $16,616 $33/passenger
BRR - Barra 1,112 km $17,156 $34/passenger
WIC - Wick 1,113 km $17,171 $34/passenger
INV - Inverness 1,163 km $17,943 $36/passenger
FSS - Kinloss 1,169 km $18,035 $36/passenger
LMO - Lossiemouth 1,172 km $18,082 $36/passenger
TRE - Tiree 1,180 km $18,205 $36/passenger
AES - Alesund 1,215 km $18,745 $37/passenger
FRO - Floro 1,219 km $18,807 $38/passenger
OBN - North Connel 1,224 km $18,884 $38/passenger
CSA - Colonsay 1,241 km $19,146 $38/passenger
SDN - Sandane 1,254 km $19,347 $39/passenger
ABZ - Aberdeen 1,257 km $19,393 $39/passenger
MOL - Molde 1,259 km $19,424 $39/passenger
KSU - Kristiansund 1,267 km $19,547 $39/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your AEY Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Akureyri

Akureyri has a subarctic or polar climate with long, cold winters and brief, cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop well below -20°C (-4°F), and severe weather can impact flight operations. During winter months, it's advisable to monitor weather forecasts closely and allow extra time for potential delays or diversions.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through AEY

AEY provides air connectivity for Akureyri, Iceland. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.

Planning Your Trip via AEY

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