Iceland · direct from 2 UK airports
Akureyri
Iceland's northern capital, near the Mývatn lake area, Goðafoss waterfall and whale-watching boats.
Goðafoss: the waterfall of the gods
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0
A horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river.
WhereAbout 15 miles from the airport (AEY)
Getting thereAbout 35 minutes' drive east.
Direct flights to Akureyri from the UK
2 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | easyJet | Oct to Apr | 1,184 mi |
| Manchester | easyJet | Nov to Mar | 1,008 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Akureyri by month
3°Jan
3°Feb
4°Mar
7°Apr
10°May
14°Jun
15°Jul
15°Aug
12°Sep
7°Oct
4°Nov
3°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -4° | 11 |
| February | 3° | -4° | 10 |
| March | 4° | -3° | 10 |
| April | 7° | -0° | 7 |
| May | 10° | 3° | 6 |
| June | 14° | 7° | 5 |
| July | 15° | 8° | 8 |
| August | 15° | 8° | 8 |
| September | 12° | 5° | 9 |
| October | 7° | 1° | 12 |
| November | 4° | -2° | 11 |
| December | 3° | -4° | 12 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Akureyri weatherbox). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Iceland travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.