Iceland Air to Europe

[Anonymous]

Anyone travel Iceland air recently. I’m a nervous traveller so would feel better if I hear positive experiences. I am unfamiliar with Iceland air but considering flying with them to Geneva and back this summer

[Anonymous]

It’s been 6 years or so for me, but I am flying them this summer with no concerns. Two different friends flew them in the last 12 months without issues.

They also don’t source much of their fuel from the Middle East so that’s a plus this year.

[Anonymous]

I will be trying them out for the first time next month. I have read a lot about others’ experiences which range from just fine to not great.

I watched a few YouTube videos from other flyers. Those were helpful.

I am not really hard to please in that I sit in the back of the plane, I always make sure to have my own water and maybe a Cliff bar for an overnight flight, I have my own entertainment, and I have no expectations beyond arriving alive. I must be their ideal customer!

The positive thing I will share with you is that if you know what they offer and you know their rules, you’ll be fine. You’re probably getting a decent fare for a not-very-long flight. Enjoy your trip once you arrive!

[Anonymous]

Just make sure it’s not your pilot’s last flight before retirement!!

Other than that, it’s as safe as any. Pleasant flight attendants. Comfortable seating.

[Anonymous]

No real complaints at all.

[Anonymous]

I just flew with them over spring break to Iceland and it was fine. It was a bit too warm on the plane on the way over there but fine on the way back. If you want any food, you can order ahead of time or when they come around. They did come around offering water throughout the flight (including the overnight portion).

[Anonymous]

I have flown Iceland Air to Scotland a few times. Meals were always excellent, many passengers were drunk and loud, the Reykjavik airport has great shopping, but the last time we flew it was very very chaotic trying to board.

[Anonymous]

Flew them in March to Iceland. There was a huge difference between the flight over and back. The plane back was way nicer. But even with that it was fine both ways.

[Anonymous]

I flew Icelandair in March to Barcelona. The first leg of the trip to Reykjavik was uncomfortable. I booked a window seat in hopes of seeing the Northern Lights but no luck. The seat was very cramped, and I am only 5’6 135 lbs so average size.

The second flight to Barcelona was fine. I am planning another trip to Europe later this summer and I hesitate to book through Icelandair because of the first flight.

[Anonymous]

We flew on them last summer to Sweden- it was great and we had no issues

[Anonymous]

I've never flown Iceland Air, BUT I flew Play Airlines (also Icelandic, and we transferred through the same airport). It was great, and even though it was budget, I felt like they treated all the passengers with respect and dignity. I felt safe flying with my children and transferring in the airport. If you are transferring in the airport and need to fill up your water bottle, the only issue is it can be hard to find where the water station is haha. If arriving to Iceland and then transferring into Europe, there is a little spiral stairwell near the sbarro (I think) and it goes to some bathrooms AND a great water fountain with fresh, Icelandic water. I would also just google it there are pictures online....otherwise, that is the only tricky thing and you will be buying super expensive water, but once you know where it is, it's no problem!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've never flown Iceland Air, BUT I flew Play Airlines (also Icelandic, and we transferred through the same airport). It was great, and even though it was budget, I felt like they treated all the passengers with respect and dignity. I felt safe flying with my children and transferring in the airport. If you are transferring in the airport and need to fill up your water bottle, the only issue is it can be hard to find where the water station is haha. If arriving to Iceland and then transferring into Europe, there is a little spiral stairwell near the sbarro (I think) and it goes to some bathrooms AND a great water fountain with fresh, Icelandic water. I would also just google it there are pictures online....otherwise, that is the only tricky thing and you will be buying super expensive water, but once you know where it is, it's no problem!

One of the weirdest things about Iceland is there are no McDonald's or Starbucks, but Sbarro and Dominoes are everywhere, along with a UK pizza chain. (You can buy Starbucks drinks in bottles at the Reykjavik Costco. Yes, there's a Costco).

[Anonymous]

The airport in Reykjavik is nice and small. It reminded me of an Ikea. One thing that was weird is that they only sell food/beverages to passengers who are laying over, and they scan your ticket to ensure it's a layover.

[Anonymous]

Very odd about the airport concessions (previous post). I wonder what the rationale is on this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The airport in Reykjavik is nice and small. It reminded me of an Ikea. One thing that was weird is that they only sell food/beverages to passengers who are laying over, and they scan your ticket to ensure it's a layover.

Are you talking about KEF where the OP will likely be landing? Or the domestic airport that's actually in Reykjavik? KEF is absolutely NOT like that. I was just there!