AEY (Akureyri) window seat guide

At Akureyri in Akureyri: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Súlur peak, Kerling mountain, Hlíðarfjall ski area, Eyjafjörður fjord waters.

When taking off from Akureyri (AEY), sit on the Left side for the best views. On runway 01 departures you climb north out over Eyjafjörður, and the left (west) side gives you a close look at the steep Tröllaskagi peaks right above Akureyri, including Súlur and Kerling, plus the Hlíðarfjall ski slopes. The right side faces the lower, less dramatic Vaðlaheiði ridge across the fjord. Notable sights include: Súlur peak, Kerling mountain, Hlíðarfjall ski area, Eyjafjörður fjord waters.

When landing at Akureyri (AEY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 01 means you're flying north up Eyjafjörður valley toward the fjord, with the approach hugging the west side of the valley. Left-side (west-facing) seats get clear views of Súlur's distinctive twin peaks and the Hlíðarfjall ski slopes as you descend, while the east side shows the less dramatic Vaðlaheiði ridge. Notable sights include: Súlur mountain (twin-peaked, ~1213m), Hlíðarfjall ski area, Eyjafjörður fjord, Akureyri town below on final approach.

The best window seat at Akureyri (AEY) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Akureyri (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.