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Dreaming of crossing the Arctic Circle? Discover flights to Grímsey Airport (GRY), the gateway to Iceland’s northernmost inhabited point and a haven for seabirds.
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Grímsey Airport is located on Grímsey, a small Icelandic island 40 kilometers north of the mainland and part of the municipality of Akureyri. Operated by ISAVIA, the airport is served exclusively by Norlandair, which operates 2 to 3 scheduled flights per week year-round connecting the island’s 60 residents, and visitors, to Akureyri.
Airport code
GRY (ICAO: BIGR)
Location
Grímsey, Iceland
Airlines serving GRY
Norlandair
Popular Routes
Akureyri is Grímsey’s sole scheduled route, providing the island’s only regular air connection to mainland Iceland.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Akureyri
Best Time to Book Flights to Grímsey
Booking ahead is recommended for routes into Grímsey, given the airport’s limited frequency of 2 to 3 flights per week. The summer birdwatching season sees increased demand, so booking further ahead is advisable during that period.
About Grímsey
Grímsey is a small Icelandic island straddling the Arctic Circle, home to around 60 people, one million seabirds, and a metal sculpture called “Orbus et Globus” marking the precise line of the Arctic Circle, which must be moved annually as the circle’s position shifts. The island’s rich birdlife, including large puffin colonies, and its unique geography at the edge of the Arctic make it one of Iceland’s most memorable and remote destinations.
Things to Know When Flying Into Grímsey
Norlandair operates flights to Grímsey twice a week during summer (June through August) and three times a week the rest of the year.
All passengers flying with Norlandair to Grímsey receive a complimentary diploma certifying they have crossed the Arctic Circle.
Check-in for Grímsey flights is handled by Icelandair at both Reykjavík and Akureyri airports, 30 minutes prior to departure.
The flight can be combined with a ferry from the town of Dalvík for those wanting to extend their visit to the island.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Norlandair is the only airline serving Grímsey Airport, operating scheduled flights to Akureyri year-round.
The flight from Akureyri to Grímsey takes about 30 minutes and covers approximately 61 miles.
Norlandair operates 2 to 3 scheduled flights per week to Grímsey, with two flights during summer and three during the rest of the year.
Yes, all passengers flying with Norlandair to Grímsey receive a complimentary diploma certifying that they have crossed the Arctic Circle.
Booking ahead is recommended given the airport's limited weekly flight frequency, particularly for travel during the busier summer birdwatching season.
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