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VEY Vestmannaeyjar Airport

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Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) serves Vík, about 65 km west of Vík. 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.

IATAVEY
ICAOBIVM
ServesVík
From centre63 km
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation99 m

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The airport in numbers

Vestmannaeyjar Airport — facts & history

We pulled Vestmannaeyjar Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 11,690 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 85,950 in 1994.

Passengers / year
11,690
as of 2019
Peak traffic
85,950
in 1994
Elevation
99 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Isavia
Passengers per year, 1994–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Vestmannaeyjar Airport to Vík

The airport is about 65 km west of Vík, 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: kr17758–kr28204.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~46 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~66 minkr17758–kr28204
Private transfer~66 minfixed upfront
Car rental~66 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From VEY 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.)
Selfoss67 km70 minkr18819–kr29889
Reykjavik112 km118 minkr31059–kr49329
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Vestmannaeyjar Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr17758–kr28204 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 Vestmannaeyjar ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Vestmannaeyjar 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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Vestmannaeyjar Airport to the centre of Vík?
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 west of Vík, about 66 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Vestmannaeyjar Airport to Vík?
Roughly kr17758–kr28204 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Vestmannaeyjar 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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport to Vík?
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 Vestmannaeyjar 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 Vestmannaeyjar 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 Vestmannaeyjar 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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