About the Isavia group
About Isavia ohf.
Operations
Isavia ohf. is responsible for the development and operation of Keflavík Airport. Its subsidiaries, Isavia ANS ehf. operate air navigation services in one of the world's largest air traffic control areas and Isavia Regional Airports ehf., that operate robust network of domestic airports in Iceland.
Executives
Isavia ohf. Executive Committee.
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Sveinbjörn holds a B.Sc degree in economics from the University of Iceland. He worked at the Investment Bank of Iceland and in risk management at Icelandair 1999–2005, was CFO of FL Group 2005–2008 and COO/CFO of Clara 2011. He became Isavia’s CFO in 2013 and CEO in 2019.
Bjarni Örn holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Reykjavík University and an MBA from Waseda University, Japan. He worked for Origo and Arion Bank before joining Össur as Director of IT in 2019. He became Chief Digital Development & IT Officer in 2022.
Bjarni Páll holds an MBA from the University of Iceland and is a licensed air traffic controller. He has worked for Isavia and its predecessors since 2001 in air traffic control and airport operations. He was Director of Airport Control at Keflavik Airport 2020-2023 and Director of Airport Operation 2023-2026. He was appointed Chief Service and Operations Officer in January 2026.
Elísabet holds a B.A. in Literature and an MS in HR Management (University of Iceland) and an APME in Project Management (Reykjavík University). She worked at Hagvangur 2006–2017, joined Isavia as HR consultant in 2017, became HR Manager in 2019 and Assistant to the CEO in 2021. She was appointed Chief People and Culture Officer in January 2026.
Hrönn holds a B.A. in Sociology, M.A. in Advertising Management, M.Sc in Social Research and an MBA. She was Director of Business Development and Marketing at Keflavik Airport 2002–2008, Director of Customer Service at Skeljungur in 2008–2009, and Business Manager at Harpa 2009–2012. She has been a Director at Isavia since 2013. She joined the Executive Board in January 2026.
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Ingibjörg holds a Cand.Oecon. in business administration from the University of Iceland and a master’s in finance from Cass Business School. She was Director of Finance & HR at Valitor 2008–2016 and at Icelandic Banks’ Data Centre 2016–2020. She became Chief Finance & HR Officer at Keflavík Airport in 2020, and CFO in January 2026.
Maren holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering from the University of Iceland and has completed further studies in leadership, operations and finance. She joined Isavia in 2012 and was Director of Facilities & Infrastructure 2020-2026. She was appointed Chief Airport Development and Infrastructure Officer in January 2026.
Subsidiaries
We have two independent subsidiaries: Isavia ANS ehf. and Reykjavík Regional Airports ehf.. These companies are wholly owned by the parent company. They set their own corporate policy but work in accordance with most of the parent company's support policies. This is in line with the ownership policy of Isavia's subsidiaries. The executive committee of each subsidiary is responsible for implementing its corporate policy.
Provides air navigation services for domestic and international flights in air navigation areas over the North Atlantic. The company operates a special training department for air traffic control, air communications, flight data science and flight information services. As well as carrying out flight test projects in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Reykjavík Domestic Airports ehf. runs the operation of Icelandic airports other than Keflavík Airport (KEF). The operation is based on the company's service agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure, which determines the service level of the airports, operation and maintenance, as this is part of a public transport system owned by the state.
Key Figures 2024
Passengers
The number of passengers at all Isavia airports amounted to just over 9 million in 2024, which is a 6.5% increase from 2023. The increase was greatest at Keflavík Airport, or 7.1%, and at Akureyri Airport, by 4.7%. However, there was a decrease of 0.4% at Reykjavík Airport and by 0.8% at Egilsstaðir Airport. The total number of international passengers passing through Icelandic airports in 2024 increased from just under 7.8 million to just over 8.3 million, or by 7.2% between years. The largest increase was at Akureyri Airport, where the number of international passengers increased by 40.0%. At the same time, the number of domestic passengers decreased from just under 665 thousand to just over 652 thousand, or by 1.9%.
Flight movements
Flight movements at all Isavia airports were just over 138 thousand in 2024, which is a 4.7% decrease from the previous year. Movements decreased by 2.3% at Keflavík Airport, by 6.8% at Reykjavík Airport, by 7.5% at Akureyri Airport and 4.3% at Egilsstaðir Airport. Flight movements between countries were just under 68 thousand, which is a 4.5% increase in 2023. Of these, the increase was greatest at Keflavík Airport, or just under 5.0%. Domestic flight movements decreased from just under 80 thousand in 2023 to just over 70 thousand in 2024, or by 12.1%. This is explained by less activity in private and educational flights and contact landings.
Freight
In 2024, 61.6 thousand tonnes of goods passed through the company's airports, which is 1.3% less than the previous year. Goods transported between countries was just over 60 thousand tonnes, which is about 1.1% less than in 2023. Domestic freight transport, however, decreased by 9.5%, or from 1,333 tonnes to just over 1,207 tonnes.
Air traffic
Over 200 thousand aircrafts passed through the Icelandic air traffic control area in 2024, which is an increase of 5.2% from 2023. A total of just over 282 million kilometres were flown in the Icelandic Oceanic Air Traffic Control Area in 2024, or 7.7% more than the previous year. Traffic to and from Iceland accounts for 33.7% of the traffic and overflights 66.3%. More than a third of all air traffic over the North Atlantic passes through the Icelandic air traffic control area, which is managed by Isavia ANS.