Iceland Express | Flights

Iceland Express takes a bite of the Big Apple

Starting June 2010, Iceland Express will fly out four times a week from Reykjavik’s Keflavik International Airport to New York City’s Newark International Airport.


Iceland express lands in Akureyri

Iceland Express has added its third new flight path in a month to its growing schedule of services. Starting in June 2010, visitors to Iceland can opt for an alternative city break to Reykjavik by flying from London Gatwick to Akureyri.


London’s calling for Iceland Express

An increasing call for flights between London and Reykjavik has prompted Iceland’s low-fare airline to add yet another UK airport to its schedule.


Iceland Express launches new UK route

Following the successful launch of the London Gatwick to Reykjavik route, Iceland Express is making another addition to their UK schedule.


Fun in Reykjavik’s midnight sun

Head to Reykjavik with Iceland Express to see the country’s quirky customs come alive. Reykjavik’s shops, banks and offices are set to become playing grounds for colourful activities and entertainment during the city’s famous Culture Night.


Reykjavik gears up for Gay Pride

Iceland is set to see a flurry of carnival, colour and celebration this August as Gay Pride hits the streets of Reykjavik. The capital city’s population is set to rise by almost 40 per cent as it plays host to the biggest gay and lesbian event of the year from 6 – 9 August 2009.


Iceland Express’ hot offer for May flights

Iceland Express have a limited availability offer on all flights between Stansted and Reykjavik during the month of May. For Bookings made between midday on the 25th April and miday on the 27th April, passengers booking through Icelandexpress.co.uk will be able to buy one way tickets at an incredible £23.00 plus taxes for travel during the month of May, subject to availability.


Happy Birthday Iceland Express

The little airline that changed the habits of a nation is now four years old. On the 27th February the first and only Icelandic Low Fare airline, Iceland Express, will celebrate its fourth anniversary.


Iceland Express celebrates birthday with £19 seat sale

The low fares airline, Iceland Express is celebrating its fourth birthday with a 3000-seat sale at £19.00 one-way (excluding taxes).


Iceland Express increases flights

Iceland Express has today announced that it will add extra flights on the London Stansted to Kefalavik route, starting on 26 February 2008. From that date this dynamic, young airline will operate 11 flights per week on this route, an increase of two flights a week on the summer programme.


Successful rebranding for Iceland Express

The airline Iceland Express has changed its corporate identity and will from now on use orange as its main colour and has introduced the slogan “We fly to please”. The airline, which has been in operation for nearly five years, now flies between Iceland and 15 different destinations in Europe, including daily to London Stansted.


Iceland Express awarded ‘Best Website’

Iceland Express has been awarded the inaugural Best Website Award at the recent World Low Cost Airline Awards ceremony hosted by Terrapin during the Worlds Low Cost Airline Congress 2007. Iceland Express is Iceland's only low fare carrier.


Iceland Express proposes new low-cost airport in Reyjavik

Low-cost airline, Iceland Express has applied for permission to construct a new airport close to the city centre of the capital, Reykjavik. The application, submitted to Reykjavik city council is for a new 6500 square metre airport and includes its use for both domestic and international flights.


Iceland Express cuts your journey time to Iceland

To accentuate the message that Iceland is less than three hours flying time from Stansted, until September, Iceland Express has made special arrangements for every one of their passengers to have complimentary Fast Track passes at Stansted, enabling them to go straight through security after check-in.


Airplay from Iceland Express

Finished your book, ran out of sweets and bored of your mate’s chit-chat? Well, fear not because Iceland Express has broken new ground by becoming the first budget airline to launch an in-flight entertainment system that will keep both adults and children amused for the entire journey.


Ice cool eco-concert comes to Reykjavík

Two of Iceland’s biggest music stars, Bjork and Sigur Rós, are to play together at a free, outdoor concert in Reykjavík on 28 June 2008. The concert will be held to raise awareness of environmental issues in Iceland. Iceland Express, Iceland’s low-fare airline, is celebrating the event by offering British music lovers lower priced fares on flights between the UK and Iceland in the days leading up to and following the concert.


Iceland Express offers a healthier option

Airline Iceland Express will from June 1st provide its passengers more choice of food onboard with healthier meals added to the menu. The selection will consist of pasta and salad meals, fruit salad, pizzas and sandwiches.


Iceland Express announce new Gatwick service

Iceland Express have announced that they will commence flying five times per week between London Gatwick and Reykjavik from 16th September, 2008. This is in addition to a winter flying programme which includes a daily service between London Stansted and Reykjavik.


Iceland Express celebrates fifth anniversary

Budget airline Iceland Express celebrated its fifth anniversary on February 27. On that day in 2003 the inaugural flight from Keflavík to Copenhagen and London was airborne, starting an active competition between international carriers in Iceland that travellers welcomed with open arms. The number of passengers has increased every year, as well as destinations.


A taste of Christmas in Iceland

With Christmas less than a month away, airline company Iceland Express is inviting holidaymakers to start their festivities early by tucking into a traditional Icelandic Christmas dinner.


Iceland Express announces Gatwick launch date

Iceland Express is launching a new Gatwick service on 1 May 2009. The national low-cost carrier will operate an eight-times-per-week service between London Gatwick and Reykjavik, with flights starting from £69.00 one-way including taxes.


Iceland Express gets into the party spirit

Festival fever is back in Iceland as partygoers prepare for the highlight of the music calendar – The Iceland Airwaves music festival. The event, which is regarded by the industry as the premier showcase for new music, takes place from 16 – 19 October 2008 and attracts throngs of music fans from all across the globe.


Take festival fever by storm in Reykjavik

The festival season might be drawing to a close in the UK but it’s only just begun in the hip, Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. As the city prepares for one of its festival highlights of the year, the national low-cost carrier, Iceland Express presents unbeatable fares from £69 per person, making September the month for a Reykjavik city break.


Discounted flights to celebrate the taxpayers rebate

For one day only Iceland Express is offering a special reduced rate from London Stansted to Reykjavik to help Brits spend the one-off £60.00 tax rebate due to them on 1 September 2008. The low-cost airline will offer passengers who log-on to book their flights on 1 September 2008 a one-way flight for £60 including taxes.


Enjoy an ice-cool Easter

Give chocolate eggs the cold shoulder this Easter and treat the family to an unforgettable adventure in Iceland. This colourful country is the perfect family destination and with low-fare airline Iceland Express offering a 50 per cent discount on all children under the age of 12 there has never been a better time to go.


‘There’s more to Iceland’ says airline company

Low-cost airline Iceland Express is out to show there is more to its beautiful country than a collapsed economy. With the launch of Iceland Express’ new Gatwick route fast approaching – the budget airline is taking time out to educate South-East travel agents about Iceland.


Pickled ram testicles anyone?

It’s cold, it’s winter and the world is an uncertain place, but it’s party time in Iceland. Low-cost airline Iceland Express invites Brits to celebrate the Icelandic winter festival of Thorrablot – the midwinter feast which is held until 21 February 2009.


Iceland Express puts Stansted on sale

As Iceland Express bids farewell to Stansted and waves hello to Gatwick - the low-cost airline is putting the last seats on the route on sale. For three days only Iceland Express is offering a special reduced rate from London Stansted to Reykjavik.


Shopping tips from Iceland’s capital of cool

Spending sprees to Iceland now come with your own personal shopper thanks to budget airline, Iceland Express. A host of retail therapy experts can now be ordered online at icelandexpress.com. The airline has launched a new personal shopper service for visitors who want to make the most of their spending time in Reykjavik and take advantage of the weakened Icelandic Krona.


Iceland Express packages are a work of art

Festival fever has hit Iceland Express, Iceland’s low-fare airline, as the country prepares for its famous art extravaganza. The Reykjavík Arts Festival, held between 15 and 31 May 2009, boasts world-class artists and includes shows and events taking place in a variety of locations, including lighthouses, private homes, the city streets and selected spots in the countryside.