Iceland’s lesser-known Akureyri and Egilsstaðir Airports

This Nordic island nation is pulling out all the stops to attract and sustain new international operators at its lesser-known airports. Gordon Smith gives us the low-down

Prior to COVID-19, Akureyri hosted charter services from the UK, Germany and Holland, such as this Titan Airways flight
Isavia

If you’re lucky enough to have visited Iceland, chances are you arrived at Keflavík – the country’s primary international airport. This sprawling site, 30 miles southwest of downtown Reykjavík is best known as a hub for Icelandair, but it is also used by more than two dozen foreign carriers that offer a mix of seasonal and year-round services to the North Atlantic country.

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