Akureyri
Akureyri · Iceland · View on map
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.
Port highlights
Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: AKUREYRI · about 0.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.
Prices in Akureyri. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices
Getting there from Japan
About 3.1 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
Calculated from OurAirports coordinates
English text in preparation.
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Ports in the same region
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourcevisitakureyri.is
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