TRANSPORTATION

Getting To Akureyri

Icelandair offers multiple daily flights between Reykjavík and Akureyri, and you can even catch a flight to the icy shores of Greenland! The airport is located 3km (2mi) south of the town centre. We recommend a taxi or renting a car. Strætó, the public bus system, has daily scheduled departures between Akureyri and Reykjavík. Check www.straeto.is or download the Klappið app for more information.

Getting Around Akureyri

By Taxi – If you need to get around after the buses stop running, or the buses don’t suit your needs, you can always take a cab. You can stop by the taxi station in the town centre or call for a cab (+354 461 1010).

By bus – The Akureyri Citybus is free of charge and will take you anywhere you need to go in town. Just figure out the route you want to take and step on the bus! Each bus route starts and ends in the town centre. Information is available at www. straeto.is and the Strætó app. Most bus stops with a shelter include a route map.

By scooter – Renting an electric scooter is a great way to get to know Akureyri. There are a number of paths along the coast (including Glerárgata to the north and Drottningarbraut to the south). Check out www.hopp.is bike for more information about electric scooter rentals.