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IFJ Ísafjörður Airport

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Ísafjörður Airport (IFJ) serves Isafjordur. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAIFJ
ICAOBIIS
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation2 m

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The airport in numbers

Ísafjörður Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ísafjörður Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 32,332 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 52,262 in 1994.

Passengers / year
32,332
as of 2019
Peak traffic
52,262
in 1994
Elevation
2 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Isavia
Passengers per year, 1994–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ísafjörður Airport to Isafjordur

Train & bus: No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive (about ISK 15,000–20,000 to the centre). No Uber. Most visitors rent a car.

Tipping: Not customary.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ísafjörður Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Isafjordur ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ísafjörður Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Iceland

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ísafjörður Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ísafjörður Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Isafjordur shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ísafjörður Airport to the centre of Isafjordur?
No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car.
Can I use a ride app from Ísafjörður Airport?
Taxis are very expensive (about ISK 15,000–20,000 to the centre). No Uber. Most visitors rent a car.
What's the cheapest way from Ísafjörður Airport to Isafjordur?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car.
Can I get from Ísafjörður Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ísafjörður Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Reykjavik. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ísafjörður Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ísafjörður Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ísafjörður Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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