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SIJ Siglufjörður Airport

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Siglufjörður Airport (SIJ) serves Akureyri, about 65 km northwest of Akureyri. 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.

IATASIJ
ICAOBISI
ServesAkureyri
From centre63 km
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation3 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Siglufjörður Airport to Akureyri

The airport is about 65 km northwest of Akureyri, about 66 minutes by road in normal traffic.

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. Estimated fare to the centre: kr17622–kr27988.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~46 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~66 minkr17622–kr27988
Private transfer~66 minfixed upfront
Car rental~66 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SIJ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Húsavík72 km75 minkr20179–kr32049
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Siglufjörður Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr17622–kr27988 to the centre.

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 Siglufjordur ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Siglufjörður 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 Siglufjörður Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Siglufjörður Airport to the centre of Akureyri?
No rail. Keflavík (KEF) is about 50 km from Reykjavík — the Flybus or Airport Direct coach to hotels, or a rental car. The airport is about 65 km northwest of Akureyri, about 66 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Siglufjörður Airport to Akureyri?
Roughly kr17622–kr27988 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Siglufjörður 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 Siglufjörður Airport to Akureyri?
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 Siglufjörður 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.
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 Siglufjörður 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 Siglufjörður Airport's official site.
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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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