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Your guide to Icelandair

We bring the spirit of Iceland to the world

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Icelandair Group consists of 3 companies in aviation and related services: • Icelandair: commercial airline • Icelandair Cargo: air freight and logistics • Loftleiðir Icelandic: aircraft charter, leasing and consulting

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Since 1937 Your introduction to Iceland begins the moment you step aboard The unique position of our home in the middle of the North Atlantic makes it the ideal hub for an extensive flight network linking North America with Europe, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands, and we invite passengers to enjoy a Stopover in Iceland for no additional airfare. Icelandair’s route network connects more than 50 destinations on both sides of the Atlantic, from our hub at Keflavík International Airport. Our network continues to evolve, with recent additions including Faro, Gdansk, Miami, Tromso, and Venice.

Gateways: More than 50 in Europe and North America, plus 6 gateways in Iceland and 4 in Greenland Passenger fleet: 41 aircraft in summer 2026

To serve our expanding network, our fleet continues to grow. In addition to our Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, we’re in the process of adding new Airbus A321LR aircraft to our fleet. Icelandair offers a broad range of fare classes and amenities tailormade for business and leisure travelers. For those looking for a little pampering, Saga Premium offers extra comfort and services to ensure the most relaxing and enjoyable flight.

Years of service: 85+ Headquarters: Hafnarfjörður, Iceland Passengers: 5.1 million in 2025

An introduction to Iceland Grímsey Suðureyri Ísafjörður

Siglufjörður Húsavík

Akureyri

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Ring Road 822 miles / 1323 km Snæfellsjökull Hofsjökull Langjökull

Borgarnes

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Information • Tourism: www.visiticeland.com

• Road conditions: www.road.is

• Safe travel: www.safetravel.is

• Weather: en.vedur.is

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Langanes

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Area: 39,770 sq mi / 103,000 sq km

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Population: 394,500 (December 2025) Höfn

Number 1 in gender equality (topping annual index for the 16th time in 2025) GMT Flight times Iceland-Europe: 3–5 hours Iceland-North America: 5–8 hours Iceland-Greenland: 2–3.5 hours

Stopover in Iceland for no additional airfare On your next Icelandair flight across the Atlantic, you can break your journey and stop to explore our beautiful home at no additional airfare. What could be better than two destinations for the price of one? Add an extra dimension to your journey and experience Iceland’s natural uniqueness and cultural creativity. When you book an Icelandair flight between North America and Europe, you have the option of adding a Stopover in Iceland. With more time, you can pack more experience into your travels.

Explore the highlights of Reykjavík, the world’s coolest little capital, and sample everything from local flavors and live music to steaming geothermal lagoons. You can also use Reykjavík as a springboard to the head-spinning landscapes that make Iceland so captivating. From sapphire-blue ice caves to endless cracked lava fields, we’ll show you why the ‘land of fire and ice’ slogan is so much more than just a cliché. Icelandair Stopover: We make it easy to stop in Iceland, but you might find it hard to leave.

Destination: Greenland GREENLAND

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Icelandair offers flights to Greenland from Iceland with flight connections from across North America and Europe. We make it easy for travelers to explore this huge, other-worldly island just a couple of hours’ flying distance from Keflavík. All this can be done in one journey, with one ticket. How far is Greenland from Iceland? Greenland is around 745 miles (1200 kilometers) from Iceland. The total flight duration from Iceland to Greenland is around 2–3½ hours.

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Greenland destinations: Flights to Nuuk (Southwest Greenland) Travel from Iceland to Greenland’s capital in less than 2½ hours! Flights to Ilulissat (West Greenland) Reach Greenland’s biggest tourist destination in 3½ hours. Flights to Qaqortoq (South Greenland) Be surprised by the ‘garden of Greenland’ after a flight of 3 hours. Flights to Kulusuk (East Greenland) Our closest Greenland connection – less than 2 hours away!

North America and Europe flights Economy Passengers in search of quality and service at an affordable price will experience all that and more when traveling Economy Standard with Icelandair. We also have variations to this classic fare. As part of our Economy fare offerings, passengers can choose features that best suit their needs. Economy Light is our simplest fare, and doesn’t include a checked bag – most often if you pack less, you pay less! Economy Flex offers increased flexibility for changes and cancellations.

Economy fares include: • Seat selection (excluding Economy Light) • Carry-on baggage • Checked baggage (excluding Economy Light)

• Complimentary tea, coffee, and water • Complimentary in-flight entertainment • Meals, drinks, and Wi-Fi available for purchase • More Legroom seats available for purchase Note: There are limited services on domestic Iceland, Faroe Islands, and selected Greenland flights due to the aircraft used on these routes.

Saga Premium At the front of the cabin, Saga Premium is Icelandair’s premium cabin class. Top-class comfort and service are the hallmarks here. Passengers enjoy pre-flight perks like priority check-in and Saga Lounge access, plus refreshing touches on board to make flying a special experience. Saga Premium benefits: • Wider seats and extra legroom • Increased baggage allowance • Priority check-in and boarding • Saga Lounge access at Keflavík airport • Complimentary gate-to-gate Wi-Fi

• Use of noise-canceling headphones • Complimentary drinks and meal • Amenity kit on North American routes • Saga Premium Flex fares offer increased flexibility for changes and cancellations 8

Classes of service** Economy Light

Economy Standard

Economy Flex

Saga Premium

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Saga Premium Flex

Priority check-in

Yes, where applicable

Saga Lounge access at Keflavík airport

Yes

Priority boarding

Yes, where applicable

Seating 737 MAX, 757, Airbus

3-3

2-2

Seating 767

2-3-2

2-1-2

Baggage allowance

No checked

1x50 lb / 23 kg

1 x 70 lb / 32kg

2x70 lb / 32 kg

Carry-on baggage

1x22 lb /10 kg

2x22 lb /10 kg

Legroom

31–32" / 79–81 cm

40" / 101 cm

Recline

4" / 10.16 cm

6" / 15.5 cm

Seat selection

Available for purchase

Yes

Available for purchase

Yes

Wi-Fi

Available for purchase

Included for 2 devices

Headphones

Available for purchase

Yes, noise-canceling

Blankets and pillows

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Yes

Universal electric outlet

Yes

USB port

Yes

Complimentary beverages

Tea, coffee, and water

All drinks included

Alcoholic beverages

Available for purchase

Included

Meals

Available for purchase

Included, special menu

Amenity kit

On North American routes

Pre-flight drink

On North American routes

In-flight entertainment

Stopover

For up to 3 nights

For up to 7 nights

For up to 21 nights

For up to 7 nights

For up to 21 nights

Change fees

Changes not permitted

$250 from US to Iceland or Europe*

None, but fare difference is applicable*

$300/350 from US to Iceland/Europe*

None, but fare difference is applicable*

Refundability

Non-refundable

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Combinability between classes

Combines solely with Economy Light

Combines with Saga Premium

Combines with Saga Premium Flex

Combines with Economy Standard

Combines with Economy Flex

Saga Points accrual

Yes

* Fare difference is applicable, see more information in the booking system. Within 48 hours of flight time, one free change to 24hr before/ after original departure time. Valid on FI flights only. ** Note: There are limited services on domestic Iceland, Faroe Islands, and selected Greenland flights due to the aircraft used on these routes.

Take a transatlantic flight with a Stopover in Iceland

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Recently added North American destinations: Miami | Nashville | Pittsburgh For the most up-to-date list of where we fly, please visit icelandair.com/flights/.

Recently added European destinations: Edinburgh | Faro | Gdansk Tromso | Venice 10

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Greenland destinations: Ilulissat | Kulusuk Nuuk | Qaqortoq

Iceland domestic destinations: Akureyri | Egilsstaðir | Höfn | Ísafjörður Keflavík | Reykjavík (RKV)

Icelandair Saga Club Icelandair Saga Club is the loyalty program for the airline’s frequent flyers. In addition to earning Saga Points for all flights, and with partners, Saga Club members receive a host of special deals and membership rewards. One of the best features of Saga Club is that members can use their Saga Points as payment (or partial payment)

towards any Icelandair airfare, thereby lowering the ticket price. The more Saga Points used, the less money paid. Saga Club awards extra benefits to our most frequent flyers (who achieve Saga Silver and Saga Gold membership), including access to lounges at our destinations, opportunities to upgrade between classes, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Comfort on board The seat pitch on board Icelandair’s fleet is already above industry standard (a generous minimum of 31” or 32” / 79cm to 81cm). With our More Legroom seats, passengers can secure a place with even more space. Sometimes the little things can make a big difference. If people are looking for extra space and comfort, they can choose to pay a little extra for seats with a minimum of 34” / 86cm pitch. 12

Icelandair Saga Lounge Relax in style in the Icelandair Saga Lounge at Keflavík airport. The refreshing design is inspired by the pure Icelandic nature and the warmth of our culture. With this perfect mixture of cozy and cool, we hope that you’ll feel right at home enjoying the delicious food and drinks, free Wi-Fi, and panoramic views.

The Icelandair Saga Lounge ensures that your airport time is quality time. Access is available to passengers traveling in Saga Premium on Icelandair flights. Gold and Silver members of the Icelandair frequent flyer program, known as Saga Club, also have lounge access.

Icelandair Holidays

Icelandair Holidays is our in-house tour operator, supporting our flight network by providing vacation packages and tours to travelers visiting Iceland. The Holidays team creates and promotes unique vacation opportunities – from fly-drive deals to a weekend package for Iceland Airwaves music festival, complete with flights, accommodation, and festival pass.

We have a long history of working with different partners across the country, from hotels and car rentals to restaurants and tour operators. We ensure our partners meet the highest standards in order to offer travelers an easy, unforgettable Iceland visit.

The Icelandair app Our app is the ideal travel companion! Begin by booking your flight here – then you can manage and modify your booking, and check in for your flight. You can also download your boarding pass to present at the airport, and access any information you may need about your upcoming flight. With the Icelandair app, you can stay up-to-date in real time. 14

The Icelandair fleet Icelandʼs unique location between Europe and North America is the key to Icelandairʼs hub-and-spoke network, which our efficient fleet of Boeing aircraft is well suited to serve, with the addition of Airbus aircraft from winter 2024. Our fleet of De Havilland Canada aircraft (commonly known as the Dash) serves our domestic Iceland network plus operations to the Faroe Islands and selected Greenland destinations. Airbus A321LR

Boeing 737 MAX 8

Boeing 737 MAX 9

Boeing 757-200

Boeing 767-300

DHC-Q200-Q400

Strategic partnerships We have strategic cooperation with an ever-growing group of partner airlines. Aegean Airlines airBaltic Air Greenland Air India

Alaska Airlines Atlantic Airways Emirates Finnair

By sharing routes and flights with partners, we’re able to broaden our network to reach more destinations. ITA Airways jetBlue Southwest Airlines

TAP Air Portugal Turkish Airlines WestJet

Taking off to a more sustainable future

Icelandair’s hub and home is an island in the middle of the North Atlantic where aviation is fundamental in connecting us with the world. To safeguard the value that aviation and travel create for the world, it’s important to ensure a sustainable future for these industries. Icelandair’s commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Embracing our people and the planet is a guiding principle for us, so we make decisions with the intent of limiting environmental impact while generating benefits to the economy and society at large. Ambitious climate targets When it comes to the climate, we’ve made a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, in line with the airline industry’s goals. In addition,

we’ve set a medium-term target to reduce our carbon emissions by 50% per operational ton kilometre (OTK) by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. A combination of measures is required to achieve these goals, such as fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, and the implementation of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). New-generation fleet Fleet renewal is currently the most effective measure for airlines to reduce emissions. 16

Icelandair is proud to be renewing and expanding our fleet, and over the past decade we’ve invested in the fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX. Since late 2024, we’ve added new Airbus A321LR to our fleet.

demonstration of continuous environmental performance improvements. At Icelandair, we’re dedicated to bringing the sustainable spirit of Iceland to the world.

Recently we signed a contract for the purchase of Airbus A321XLR aircraft, taking delivery from 2029 as we gradually retire our Boeing 757s. The Airbus aircraft are more fuel efficient and emit lower carbon emissions per unit than older-generation aircraft. We also see great opportunities in the developments of hydrogen and electricitypowered domestic flights in Iceland and we’re collaborating with a number of stakeholders on such projects. Environmental certification Our environmental focus is underpinned by Icelandair’s certification to the highest level of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) program across all our operations. This requires

Icelandairʼs history As an airline, Icelandair traces its roots back to 1937, when a fledgling airline, Flugfélag Akureyrar, was founded at Akureyri in northern Iceland. We have been a vital part of Icelandic aviation history for more than 85 years. Our history reflects the spirit of the Icelandic nation, its resourcefulness and its innovation. More history is detailed on our website at icelandair.com/about/history/flying-since-1937/.

First steps

1937 A fledgling airline named Flugfélag Akureyrar is founded in Akureyri in North Iceland. 1940 Flugfélag Akureyrar moves its headquarters to the capital, Reykjavík, and changes its name to Flugfélag Íslands. The company later assumes the international trade name Icelandair. 1944 Three young Icelandic pilots, returning from flight training in Canada, found Loftleiðir, later also known as Icelandic Airlines.

1945-7 Initially, both Flugfélag Íslands and Loftleiðir concentrate on domestic air services. In 1945 Flugfélag Íslands makes its first international flights to Scotland and Denmark. Loftleiðir begins international operations in 1947. 1953 Loftleiðir commences its pioneering low-fare services across the North Atlantic. 1973 Flugfélag Íslands and Loftleiðir merge under a new holding company, Flugleiðir.

1979 Flugleiðir assumes all operating responsibilities of its two ‘parents’, and decides to use Icelandair as its international trade name. It retains the Flugleiðir name in the domestic market.

A new era

2016 A new, global marketing initiative is launched. The Icelandair Stopover Buddy service allows passengers who stopover in Iceland on their way across the Atlantic to ask for a travel buddy, who is also an Icelandair employee.

1987 On the 50th anniversary of the company, a breakthrough agreement is signed with the Boeing company to renew Icelandair’s international fleet.

2017 Icelandair Group celebrates 80 years of operations. The number of passengers transported in 2017 reaches 4 million, up from 1.3 million in 2009.

1989-93 A new generation of Boeing jets, Boeing 757-200 and 737-400, gradually replaces the older fleet.

2018 In the summer, Icelandair transports the national men’s football team to their World Cup debut in Russia.

2003 A single-type fleet of Boeing 757 is established by 2003.

2019 Icelandair Group receives Equal Pay Certification, acknowledging that the company offers equal pay for work of equal value.

2003 Flugleiðir becomes a holding company with 11 subsidiaries in the travel and tourism industry in Iceland. Icelandair is the largest subsidiary.

The path forward

2005 Flugleiðir changes its name to FL Group. Later in the year, investments become the focus of FL Group and its acquisitions and corporations are divided into groups – the Icelandair Group being one of them. 2005 Icelandair’s route network incorporates a Boeing 767 serving San Francisco, the airline’s first destination on the US west coast.

2019 Icelandair transports 4.4 million passengers. The focus is on increasing the number of passengers to and from Iceland. 2021 Icelandair and the domestic airline Air Iceland Connect integrate their operations, thereby adding a number of domestic routes to Icelandair’s network, as well as flights to Greenland. 2023 Icelandair is back to pre-pandemic size in terms of capacity. The number of passengers is 4.3 million, similar to 2019 levels.

2006 Icelandair Group is listed as ICEAIR on the Iceland Stock Exchange after being sold from FL Group.

2024 Fleet renewal sees Icelandair take delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft in December. At the same time, the company movies into new headquarters in Hafnarfjörður.

2013 A new contract with Boeing is signed, confirming orders of 737 MAX aircraft with initial delivery in 2018.

2025 For the first time in its history, Icelandair carries more than 5 million passengers.

Iceland: Facts, figures & fun

Winter

Spring

December

March

Temperature: 32°F / -0.1°C

Temperature: 33°F / 0.3°C

Daylight: 4-4.5 hours

Daylight: 10-13.5 hours

January

April

Temperature: 31°F / -0.6°C

Temperature: 37°F / 2.8°C

Daylight: 4.5-7 hours

Daylight: 13.5-16.5 hours

February

May

Temperature: 32°F / 0.1°C

Temperature: 43°F / 6.3°C

Daylight: 7-10 hours

Daylight: 16.5-20 hours

Recommended activities • Northern lights viewing • Geothermal pools • Skiing • Ice caves • Glacier walks

Recommended activities • Northern lights viewing (until April) • Birdwatching (from May) • Geothermal pools • Horse riding • Snowmobiling

Temperature and daylight statistics for capital region of Reykjavík, Iceland.

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Summer

Fall

June

September

Temperature: 48°F / 8.9°C

Temperature: 46°F / 7.5°C

Daylight: 20-21 hours

Daylight: 11.5-14.5 hours

July

October

Temperature: 51°F / 10.7°C

Temperature: 40°F / 4.3°C

Daylight: 18-21 hours

Daylight: 8-11.5 hours

August

November

Temperature: 51°F / 10.3°C

Temperature: 34°F / 1.3°C

Daylight: 15-18 hours

Daylight: 5-8 hours

Recommended activities • Midnight sun • Hiking • Birdwatching • Whale watching • Music festivals • Highland exploration

Recommended activities • Northern lights viewing • Hiking • Geothermal pools • Glacier walks • Horse riding

Iceland 101: Planning tips for travelers

Welcome to Iceland! Here are a few essentials about our North Atlantic paradise. There’s more excellent practical information on the Visit Iceland website: visiticeland.com. Highway 1 We call it the Ring Road because it’s shaped like a ring around the island. Many travelers like to follow this 1323km (822-mile) route when they want to see a lot of the country, but don’t forget to venture off on other roads so you can explore areas like the Westfjords, Snæfellsnes peninsula, and Reykjanes. Check road conditions on the website road.is. Note that the Ring Road is different from the Golden Circle. The Golden Circle is a day-trip loop close to Reykjavík that links a few renowned natural highlights, including waterfalls, geysers, and a national park.

Reykjavík The name of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, means ‘smoky bay’. About two-thirds of our population of 394,500 live in the capital region. Dig deeper on city life with Visit Reykjavík’s website: visitreykjavik.is. Language The national language is Icelandic, and while you’ll have no problem getting by using English, we’re grateful anytime a visitor tries to use góðan daginn (good day) or takk (thank you). Weather Thanks to the Gulf Stream, winter temperatures are milder here than you’ll find in New York or Toronto. When the

thermometer creeps above 68°F (20°C) in summer, Icelanders bask in the sun at cafés and beaches. The best resource for official weather information is the website en.vedur.is. Clothes It doesn’t get as cold in winter as you might think, but our weather can be quite unpredictable. Bring lots of clothes to wear in layers (even in summer) and a good quality windproof jacket. Most importantly, don’t forget your bathing suit! Visiting our geothermal pools is a highlight of most trips. Safe travel You probably already know that Iceland is a volcanic land. We also have many glaciers and countless other natural wonders. Remember to stay safe on your travels, and check out the website safetravel.is. Water There’s no need to buy bottled water when you’re here. What comes out of the tap is pure, clean, tasty – and free. You may notice the hot water has a slightly sulfurous smell, but it’s plentiful; we even use it to heat our homes! Electricity Electricity in Iceland is 220 volts, the same as in Europe. If you bring electronics from the US or Canada, you’ll need an adapter for both plugs and current. Currency The local currency is the Icelandic króna (plural krónur), which is written ISK. Iceland is almost a cashless society – most locals pay for everything by card, even for a coffee.

Time zone Iceland is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) all year round, meaning it’s in the same time zone as London, an hour behind western Europe. In Iceland, the clocks don’t move for summer (daylight saving) time. Protecting nature Many of you will be visiting our country to enjoy our unique nature, of which we’re very proud. Please remember, though, that Iceland’s delicate landscapes can take decades, or even centuries, to recover from misuse. Please don’t collect stones, tread on or pick up sensitive moss, or drive off-road – even in what may appear to be barren, sandy territory. Landscapes Speaking of our landscapes, you’ll notice that there aren’t many signs, fences or other barriers around our natural wonders. We trust your common sense. So when you see or hear a warning, please heed it: Do not step over ropes that are blocking an area. Hot springs can be dangerously hot. Rocks near waterfalls can be slippery. And the sea can be deceptively calm. Follow local advice. Light Photographers love Iceland for its incredible, ever-changing light. It never gets fully dark between about mid-May and early August, while in December a muted light shines over the island for a few short hours each day. The official aurora-spotting season runs from October until March, but the northern lights have been observed as early as August and as late as April. 23

The spirit of Iceland Icelandair proudly brings the spirit of Iceland to the world. Your introduction to Iceland, our hub and home, begins the moment you step aboard one of our flights. We’d like you to feel as if you’ve learned a little bit about our country during your flight, whether you’re flying with us to or from Iceland, or traveling between Europe and North America. On a transatlantic trip you may have just a brief connection at Keflavík airport, or maybe you’ll choose an Icelandair Stopover to explore Iceland’s wonders for a few days (an excellent decision!). We’ve been connecting our island with the world for more than 85 years. We’re proud of our Icelandic heritage and culture and we want to share that enthusiasm with you. On board our aircraft you can find several little glimpses of Iceland. Music The music as you board is composed and performed by Icelandic artists. Like it? It’s from our Icelandair Spotify playlists. You can check out the playlists in our in-flight entertainment system. We love how Iceland sounds, and we’re a proud founding sponsor of the acclaimed Iceland Airwaves music

festival, held every November in Reykjavík: icelandairwaves.is. In-flight entertainment Our in-flight entertainment system features Icelandic films, documentaries, and TV programs, which will introduce you to some of the country’s highlights.

Food and drink Our menu selection features Icelandic candy and drinks, including chocolate bars, locally distilled spirits, and craft beers. At the risk of being immodest, we think our water is the best-tasting water in the world. Try it for yourself on the flight. We serve refreshing Iceland spring water throughout the trip. Natural wonders We’re so proud of our volcanoes, glaciers and other natural wonders, that we’ve named our aircraft after them. After all, Iceland is famous for its spectacular landscapes. Each aircraft bears the moniker of an Icelandic attraction, including Esja, the iconic mountain backdrop of Reykjavík, and

Fagradalsfjall, a volcano that erupted in 2021-23. Our topographic textile collection (including blankets, pillows, and headrests) is inspired by a bird’s-eye view of Icelandic nature from the skies above. Special days If you’re traveling with us on one of Iceland’s unique celebratory days, we aim to share some of our traditions with you. That might mean treats to celebrate Pride, or stories of our mischievous Yule Lads in the lead-up to Christmas. Whatever your reason for travel and however long you’re spending in our company, we hope you enjoy your flight with Icelandair. 25

Icelandic for beginners 1,000 years, 380,000 speakers and 50 words for snow. The Icelandic language is something else. Only 380,000 people speak Icelandic, which is among the world’s oldest languages. Listening to it is like traveling through time – due to the nation’s geographic isolation and conscious preservation it has hardly changed for a thousand years. Preserved ancient texts can be read by today’s schoolchildren. • In Iceland, creating new words for

technological innovation is a national pastime, especially since the 19th century. Usually they are based on existing ones. • The word for telephone is sími,

from an ancient word for long thread

• The word for computer is tölva – a

fusion of tala (number) and völva (prophetess)

• The word for helicopter is þyrla,

from a verb meaning twirl

• Icelandic has three additional letters:

Æ/æ (sometimes written as “ae”) is pronounced like the “i” in tide. Ð/ð (sometimes written as “d”) is pronounced like the “th” in there. Þ/þ (sometimes written as “th”) is pronounced like the “th” in think.

• Icelandic contains approximately

50 words for snow. These include skæðadrífa, kafaldsmyglingur, él, snjóhraglandi and hundslappadrífa. For some reason, the most popular one is snjór.

• Unlike most European languages,

there is no formal and informal version of the word You. Simply use Þú regardless of who you are addressing. And make sure to address Icelanders by their first name, even if they’re a music icon (Björk) or the world’s first female President (Vigdís). In fact, our phone book is listed alphabetically by first names.

• Iceland has a strict government-run

committee that decides which names are appropriate for giving to newborns.

• Of course, Icelanders have selected

their favorite word in a national referendum: Ljósmóðir (mother of light) is the Icelandic word for midwife.

Icelandic 101

Hello – Halló (ha-loh)

Yes – Já (yau)

Hi – Hæ (hai)

No – Nei (nay)

Good morning/afternoon – Góðan daginn (goh-than dai-yin)

Maybe – Kannski (kahn-skee)

Good evening – Gott kvöld (goht-kvohld)

Okay – Allt í lagi (allt ee lai-yi) I love you – Ég elska þig (yeh elska thih)

Good night – Góða nótt (goh-tha noht)

My name is – Ég heiti (yeh hay-ti)

Goodbye – Bless (blehss)

One hot dog with everything please – Eina með öllu, takk (ay-na meth oddlu takk)

Bye – Bæ (bai) See you later – Sjáumst (syaumst) Thank you very much – Takk fyrir (tahk fe-reer) You’re welcome – Það var ekkert (thah vahr ehk-kert)

Where can I find ... – Hvar finn ég ... (kvahr finn yeh...) I don’t speak Icelandic – Ég tala ekki Íslensku (yeh tah-la eh-ki ees-lensku)

Fostering and promoting the spirit of Iceland Icelandair is proud of its role in the Icelandic community and continues to seek new opportunities to expand its ties. Through the organisations and events that the company supports, Icelandair is proud to foster and promote the spirit of Iceland. The spirit of creativity Iceland is globally recognised as punching above its weight on the world music stage, and Icelandair is proud of the role it plays in nurturing and showcasing local talent. Icelandair founded the acclaimed Iceland Airwaves music festival in 1999, and today sponsors a number of music, design and arts events. We celebrate music and culture that flourish outside the capital, too, sponsoring the Eyrarrósin award (for cultural

projects in the regions), and festivals such as Bræðslan in the Eastfjords, and Aldrei fór ég suður in the Westfjords. Iceland Airwaves Icelandic Music Experiments (Músíktilraunir) • DesignMarch • Eyrarrósin award • Aldrei fór ég suður • Bræðslan • •

The spirit of community As one of Iceland’s important companies, Icelandair is committed to playing a participatory and supporting role in its community. The company supports the life-saving work done by its country’s volunteer searchand-rescue team, and together with contributions from its passengers lends a hand to children with longterm illnesses and children who live in difficult circumstances. Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR) • Special Children Travel Fund (Vildarbörn) •

The spirit of exploration A small country needs innovators in the business world, and through the Icelandic Tourism Fund, Icelandair gives financial backing to new ventures that seek to increase the diversity of Icelandic tourism and strengthen its infrastructure. The fund’s main focus is supporting the development of year-round attractions for tourists and Icelanders alike. The spirit of teamwork The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and this is especially true

in a country with a small population. Together the nation can reach new sporting heights, as evidenced in the recent successes of the national football and handball teams on the global stage. National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland (ÍSÍ) • Football Association of Iceland (KSÍ) • Icelandic Handball Association (HSÍ) • Icelandic Basketball Association (KKÍ) • Golf Association of Iceland (GSÍ) • Iceland Sports Association for the Disabled • Icelandic Gymnastics •

The spirit of thinking big We believe that a small nation can have a big impact, and we’re proud that Iceland leads by example on important global issues such as gender equality and inclusivity. We partner with various community groups, and we sponsor events that enable the country to shine a spotlight on issues that are close to Icelanders’ hearts. • Arctic Circle Assembly • Icelandair’s Pride Flight, as part of Reykjavík’s Pride week • Samtökin '78 - the National Queer Association of Iceland

The Icelandair advantage • Excellent value for money

• Wi-Fi available on board

• Convenient departure and

• In-flight entertainment for every seat,

arrival times

• Fast flying times and easy,

convenient connections

• Friendly onboard service with

generous legroom

• Easy booking and check-in from all

destinations, online or using our app

• A reliable and welcoming airline with

filled with movies, music, and audiobooks

• Complimentary tea, coffee, and pure

Icelandic spring water*

• Saga Club loyalty program with bene-

fits and membership rewards

*All drink options (including alcohol) are included in Saga Premium.

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August 2026 — Please recycle this brochure. Photograph by Bjarki Jóhannsson for Isavia.