Cheap Flights to Egilsstaðir Airport
Exploring Iceland’s remote East Fjords? Discover flights to Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS), the fourth-largest airport in Iceland and the domestic air gateway to this dramatic region.
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Egilsstaðir Airport is a single-runway airport located about 1 mile from the center of Egilsstaðir, eastern Iceland, owned and operated by Isavia. The airport serves as a diversion airport for Keflavík International Airport and is designated an international port of entry by the Icelandic government, though it currently has no scheduled international services, with only domestic flights to Reykjavík operating on a regular daily schedule.
Airport code
EGS (ICAO: BIEG)
Location
Egilsstaðir, eastern Iceland
Distance
Approximately 1 mile
Airlines serving
Icelandair
Popular Routes to and from Egilsstaðir
Icelandair’s daily connection to Reykjavík domestic airport is the sole scheduled route at Egilsstaðir.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Onward Connections
Available via Reykjavík to international destinations at Keflavík (KEF)
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for this route. The summer months of June through August see the strongest demand for East Iceland travel, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.
About Eastern Iceland
Eastern Iceland is known for its dramatic East Fjords coastline, the mysterious Lagarfljót lake and its mythical serpent, and easy access to the edges of Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest. The region’s remote character and sparse population make it one of Iceland’s most authentic and least touristy destinations.
Things to Know When Flying Into Egilsstaðir
Icelandair operates around 7 weekly flights between Reykjavík and Egilsstaðir, with daily service.
Despite its international designation, the airport has no scheduled international flights; connections to Keflavík require an onward domestic flight or a long drive.
The Ring Road passes near Egilsstaðir, making the town a hub for those driving the entire Ring Road around Iceland.
Vopnafjörður Airport offers a nearby alternative for travelers with flexible plans.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Icelandair is the only scheduled airline serving Egilsstaðir Airport, operating daily flights to Reykjavík domestic airport.
The flight from Reykjavík domestic airport to Egilsstaðir takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes and covers approximately 236 miles.
No, Egilsstaðir Airport currently has domestic flights only, connecting to Reykjavík. Despite its international designation, scheduled international service has not operated since 2014.
Egilsstaðir Airport is located about 1 mile from the center of Egilsstaðir, Iceland.
Eastern Iceland is known for its dramatic East Fjords coastline, Lagarfljót lake and its mythical serpent, Vatnajökull glacier at the edge of the region, and the remote highland interior.
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