EGS - Egilsstaðir Airport

Egilsstadir, Iceland

IATA Code: EGS · Egilsstadir, Iceland

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

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

EGS is the IATA airport code for Egilsstaðir Airport, located in Egilsstadir, Iceland. The airport is situated at coordinates 65.2833°N, 14.4014°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
EGS
City
Egilsstadir
Country
Iceland
Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Latitude
65.2833°
Longitude
-14.4014°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Europe

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from EGS

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

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
NOR - Nordfjordur 35 km $540 $1/passenger
VPN - Vopnafjörður 53 km $818 $2/passenger
THO - Thorshofn 112 km $1,728 $3/passenger
HFN - Hofn 117 km $1,805 $4/passenger
MVA - Myvatn 123 km $1,898 $4/passenger
HZK - Husavik 157 km $2,422 $5/passenger
AEY - Akureyri 175 km $2,700 $5/passenger
GRY - Grímsey 216 km $3,332 $7/passenger
SIJ - Siglufjordur 227 km $3,502 $7/passenger
SAK - Saudarkrokur 243 km $3,749 $7/passenger
GJR - Gjogur 327 km $5,045 $10/passenger
VEY - Vestmannaeyjar 350 km $5,400 $11/passenger
RKV - Reykjavik 380 km $5,863 $12/passenger
IFJ - Isafjordur 409 km $6,310 $13/passenger
GUU - Grundarfjordur 413 km $6,372 $13/passenger
KEF - Keflavik 416 km $6,418 $13/passenger
BIU - Bildudalur 424 km $6,541 $13/passenger
PFJ - Patreksfjordur 443 km $6,835 $14/passenger
FAE - Vagar 501 km $7,729 $15/passenger
OBY - Ittoqqortoormiit 659 km $10,167 $20/passenger
CNP - Neerlerit Inaat 696 km $10,738 $21/passenger
UNT - Unst 847 km $13,068 $26/passenger
SCS - Scatsta 853 km $13,160 $26/passenger
LWK - Lerwick 874 km $13,484 $27/passenger
OUK - Outer Skerries 875 km $13,500 $27/passenger
WRY - Westray 883 km $13,623 $27/passenger
PPW - Papa Westray 885 km $13,654 $27/passenger
SYY - Stornoway 892 km $13,762 $28/passenger
LSI - Sumburgh 898 km $13,854 $28/passenger
NRL - North Ronaldsay 900 km $13,885 $28/passenger
EOI - Eday 904 km $13,947 $28/passenger
NDY - Sanday 905 km $13,962 $28/passenger
SOY - Stronsay 911 km $14,055 $28/passenger
FIE - Fair Isle 914 km $14,101 $28/passenger
KOI - Kirkwall 920 km $14,194 $28/passenger
BEB - Benbecula 944 km $14,564 $29/passenger
WIC - Wick 960 km $14,811 $30/passenger
BRR - Barra 990 km $15,274 $31/passenger
INV - Inverness 1,019 km $15,721 $31/passenger
FSS - Kinloss 1,023 km $15,783 $32/passenger
LMO - Lossiemouth 1,024 km $15,798 $32/passenger
AES - Alesund 1,042 km $16,076 $32/passenger
FRO - Floro 1,045 km $16,122 $32/passenger
TRE - Tiree 1,057 km $16,307 $33/passenger
SDN - Sandane 1,080 km $16,662 $33/passenger
MOL - Molde 1,087 km $16,770 $34/passenger
OBN - North Connel 1,093 km $16,863 $34/passenger
KSU - Kristiansund 1,096 km $16,909 $34/passenger
ABZ - Aberdeen 1,107 km $17,079 $34/passenger
CSA - Colonsay 1,116 km $17,218 $34/passenger

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

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your EGS 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 Egilsstadir

Egilsstadir 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 EGS

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

Planning Your Trip via EGS

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