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Akureyri International Airport (AEY)
Akureyri International Airport is an international airport serving Akureyri (Northeastern Region), Iceland. Its IATA code is AEY and its ICAO code is BIAR. It has one runway, 2,700 m long.
- IATAAEY
- ICAOBIAR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AEY
- ICAO code
- BIAR
- City
- Akureyri
- Region / province
- Northeastern Region
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 65.6566° N, 18.0720° W
- Elevation
- 2 m (6 ft)
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,700 m (8,858 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,700 m8,858 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,896 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,269 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,388 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC | 119.700 MHz |
| RDR | 118.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Akureyri International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Akureyri through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Iceland
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keflavik International Airport | KEF | 284 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Akureyri International Airport?
The IATA code of Akureyri International Airport is AEY and its ICAO code is BIAR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Akureyri International Airport located?
Akureyri International Airport is in Akureyri, Northeastern Region, Iceland, at coordinates 65.6566° N, 18.0720° W and an elevation of 2 m (6 ft).
How far is Akureyri International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Akureyri International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,388 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,269 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,896 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Akureyri International Airport?
The longest runway at Akureyri International Airport is 2,700 m (8,858 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Akureyri International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Akureyri International Airport (AEY) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.