# Akureyri

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/akureyri

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## Overview

Photo: Kaldbakstindur · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Akureyri_-_Skapti_Hallgr%C3%ADmsson.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe)
- Description: Northern Iceland nature tourism hub
- Port name: Akureyri
- English name: Akureyri
- Country: Iceland
- Latitude / longitude: 65.68, -18.09

Known as the Capital of the North, Akureyri lies at the head of the long Eyjafjord in northern Iceland. Although it is a small town with a botanical garden and colorful streets, nearby attractions include Godafoss, the geothermal area around Lake Myvatn, and Husavik, famous for whale watching. It is a base for the scenic highlights of northern Iceland.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 20,000
- Climate: A subarctic climate. Summers are cool, with long daylight approaching the midnight sun.
- Language: Icelandic (English is also commonly used)
- Currency: Icelandic krona (ISK)
- Best time to visit: June to August (midnight sun and warm weather)

### Local food

Lamb dishes, fresh seafood, skyr (dairy product), rye bread

### Sights

- Godafoss waterfall
- Lake Myvatn and the geothermal area
- Akureyri Botanical Garden
- Whale watching (Husavik)

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 3 °C / 37 °F | -3 °C / 26 °F |
| Feb | 3 °C / 37 °F | -3 °C / 26 °F |
| Mar | 4 °C / 38 °F | -3 °C / 27 °F |
| Apr | 7 °C / 44 °F | 0 °C / 31 °F |
| May | 10 °C / 51 °F | 3 °C / 38 °F |
| Jun | 14 °C / 57 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F |
| Jul | 15 °C / 59 °F | 8 °C / 47 °F |
| Aug | 15 °C / 59 °F | 8 °C / 47 °F |
| Sep | 12 °C / 53 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F |
| Oct | 7 °C / 44 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F |
| Nov | 4 °C / 39 °F | -2 °C / 28 °F |
| Dec | 3 °C / 37 °F | -3 °C / 26 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: AKUREYRI · about 0.6 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 300 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | ISK 260 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | ISK 755 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | ISK 3,300 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | ISK 800 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | ISK 3,250 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Akureyri. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: AEY
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated)

About 3.1 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

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## Itineraries calling here

### [12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-favolosa-12n-hamburg)

- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords
- Itinerary: Jun–Aug 2027
- Departure months: 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08
- Itinerary: 3 itineraries
- Ship: Costa Favolosa
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: Hamburg → Hamburg
- Port: Hamburg › Bergen › Nordfjordeid › +5 › Hamburg
- Cruise type: Round trip / 9
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [8-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-iv-8n-southampton-to-reykjavik)

- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords
- Itinerary: May–Aug 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line: Explora Journeys
- Duration: 8 nights
- Departure / arrival: Southampton → Reykjavik
- Port: Southampton › Seydisfjordur › Akureyri › Reykjavik
- Cruise type: One way / 4
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: none (unverified)

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akureyri)
- [visitakureyri.is](https://www.visitakureyri.is)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Akureyri_-_Skapti_Hallgr%C3%ADmsson.jpg)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe)
- [12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-favolosa-12n-hamburg)
- [8-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-iv-8n-southampton-to-reykjavik)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akureyri
- secondary: visitakureyri.is — https://www.visitakureyri.is

Source: Wikipedia “[Akureyri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akureyri)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))