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Flights from Istanbul to Akureyri
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Akureyri. The easiest way is one stop via London or Manchester, about 8h 59m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 54m
Istanbul to Akureyri at a glance
Fastest journey8h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Manchester
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Akureyri
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 3,995 km2,481 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 54mestimate
- Time difference
- -3hAkureyri vs Istanbul
- Currency in Akureyri
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → AEY
Flights from Istanbul to Akureyri: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Akureyri?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Manchester and Zurich. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Akureyri?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,995 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Akureyri?
The best connecting points are London (LGW), Manchester (MAN) and Zurich (ZRH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Akureyri?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Akureyri: Akureyri International Airport (AEY).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Akureyri?
Akureyri is 3 hours behind Istanbul.





