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Flights from Edinburgh to Akureyri

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Akureyri. The fastest way is one stop via London or Manchester, about 7h 34m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 54m
EDIAEYLGW

Edinburgh to Akureyri at a glance

Fastest journey5h 54mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Manchester

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh to Akureyri

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
EDI London (LGW) AEY
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: easyJet
Sat09:30 EDI10:52 LGW3h 08m connection14:00 LGW16:04 AEYeasyJet
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 34m
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2
EDI Manchester (MAN) AEY
Leg 1: Virgin Atlantic, Jet2 · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~5h 54m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,341 km833 miles
Journey time
5h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneAkureyri vs Edinburgh
Currency in Akureyri
USD
Airports
EDI → AEY

Flights from Edinburgh to Akureyri: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Akureyri?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London and Manchester. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Akureyri?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,341 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Akureyri?
The best connecting points are London (LGW) and Manchester (MAN). easyJet flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Akureyri?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Akureyri: Akureyri International Airport (AEY).

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