Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Akureyri Airport (AEY): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport takes an average of 3 hours 50 minutes. Akureyri's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as London.
Each week, there are 2 flights from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport. If you want to take off as early as possible, pick the 07:25 easyJet flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight from LGW to AEY is 13:20 with easyJet.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
easyJet is your gateway to discovering Akureyri (and maybe even some other great parts of Iceland!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport offered by this popular airline.
To find out if you need a visa to enter Iceland, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LGW to AEY.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport is R 940. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,388. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to AEY, book your trip 3 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central London to London Gatwick Airport takes around 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Akureyri Airport (AEY)
If you're on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near AEY:
Getting from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to central Akureyri
Akureyri Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Akureyri. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 6 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 42 minutes.
When to fly to Akureyri Airport (AEY)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Akureyri in February.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Akureyri, with temperatures ranging from 3ºC to 16ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -14ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to AEY around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Akureyri
After booking your flights from LGW to AEY, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Akureyri. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Akureyri Botanical Garden, Akureyri Art Museum and Hof Cultural and Conference Centre are must-visits when exploring Akureyri.
Complete your Akureyri trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Akureyri Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Akureyri escape.