Isafjordur Airport
Ísafjörður Airport is the main air link for Ísafjörður and the wider Westfjords, a remote and dramatic region in northwestern Iceland where mountain roads and winter weather can make overland travel slow. As a medium airport with the codes IFJ and BIIS, it plays an important practical role for residents and visitors alike, offering a fast way to reach one of Iceland’s most striking coastal towns. The airport sits almost at sea level, at an elevation of 8 feet (2 m), which fits its waterside setting beside steep mountains and the fjord.
About Isafjordur Airport
Ísafjörður Airport is the main air link for Ísafjörður and the wider Westfjords, a remote and dramatic region in northwestern Iceland where mountain roads and winter weather can make overland travel slow. As a medium airport with the codes IFJ and BIIS, it plays an important practical role for residents and visitors alike, offering a fast way to reach one of Iceland’s most striking coastal towns. The airport sits almost at sea level, at an elevation of 8 feet (2 m), which fits its waterside setting beside steep mountains and the fjord.
Overview
Ísafjörður Airport is the main air link for Ísafjörður and the wider Westfjords, a remote and dramatic region in northwestern Iceland where mountain roads and winter weather can make overland travel slow. As a medium airport with the codes IFJ and BIIS, it plays an important practical role for residents and visitors alike, offering a fast way to reach one of Iceland’s most striking coastal towns. The airport sits almost at sea level, at an elevation of 8 feet (2 m), which fits its waterside setting beside steep mountains and the fjord.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Ísafjörður Airport
- Location served: Ísafjörður, Iceland
- Airport type: medium airport
- Runway: 07/25, 4593 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Official information: https://www.isavia.is/en/isafjordur-airport
What travelers should know
For travelers, Ísafjörður Airport is best understood as a compact regional gateway rather than a large hub, so the experience is usually straightforward and close to the town it serves. Its single lighted asphalt runway, aligned 07/25, supports reliable operations, but the surrounding mountains and changeable Icelandic weather mean it is wise to check flight status and local conditions before setting out. Because the airport serves a small community in a rugged landscape, it works best when paired with flexible planning, especially if you are connecting onward into the Westfjords for hiking, sightseeing, or winter travel.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Isafjordur Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Isafjordur Airport is located in Isafjordur, Iceland (Europe), at coordinates 66.060°, -23.130°.
- Its IATA code is IFJ and its ICAO code is BIIS.
- Isafjordur Airport serves Isafjordur, Iceland. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Isafjordur Airport operates on Atlantic/Reykjavik local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Isafjordur Airport sits at latitude 66.060° and longitude -23.130°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from IFJ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for IFJ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from IFJ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Iceland. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.