Town in Northeastern Region, Iceland
Getting around Akureyri
How to get around Akureyri
The center is walkable and city buses are free. To see Mývatn, Goðafoss and whales you need a rental car or a tour.
Ways to get around Akureyri
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Akureyri city bus | Free | Orange buses across town; check timetables on strætó.is |
| Strætó intercity bus | About 10,000 ISK to Reykjavík | About 6 h; limited daily runs, book ahead |
| Taxi | About 2,500–3,800 ISK for 5 km | Call a local taxi or use Hopp |
Taxis in Akureyri
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No Uber or Bolt. Call a local taxi or ask your guesthouse; taxis wait at the airport and the main square.
Arriving in Akureyri
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
3 km from the center; taxi 2,000–3,000 ISK, 5 min. Flights from Reykjavík Domestic, with some seasonal direct flights from abroad.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not typical; a rental car is the standard way to explore.
- Driving: on the right. Licences in Latin script are accepted for visits; otherwise carry an IDP. F-roads need a 4x4.
- Onward travel in Iceland: No trains. Most visitors rent a car for the Ring Road; Strætó buses link some towns, and domestic flights reach Akureyri, Egilsstaðir and Ísafjörður.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Akureyri?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No Uber or Bolt. Call a local taxi or ask your guesthouse; taxis wait at the airport and the main square.
What's the best way to get around Akureyri?
The center is walkable and city buses are free. To see Mývatn, Goðafoss and whales you need a rental car or a tour.
How do I get from the airport to Akureyri?
3 km from the center; taxi 2,000–3,000 ISK, 5 min. Flights from Reykjavík Domestic, with some seasonal direct flights from abroad.
Is Akureyri walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Safetravel (road and safety alerts)
- Strætó (buses)
- Icelandic Met Office
- Visit Akureyri
- Akureyri Airport (Isavia)
- Akureyri Hospital
- SafeTravel Iceland
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