The spirit of Iceland on board our flights

Icelandair’s vision is to bring 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 might 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!). The Stopover makes it easy to visit, but hard to leave!

We’ve been connecting our island with the world for over 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.

Whatever your reason for travel and however long you’re spending in our company, we hope you enjoy your flight with Icelandair.

In 2022 we updated our livery – the way our planes look – with new colors drawn from Icelandic nature, including the beloved northern lights.

Our livery is like a flying billboard. And since we spend so much time in the sky, we drew inspiration from what we see around us while we’re flying, and what we see in our country from above.

Our base colors are midnight blue and white. The new palette used in our aircraft tail colors includes boreal blue, magenta, sky blue, yellow, and green.

We’re so fond 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. The collection is primarily produced from sustainable materials.

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. You can watch a fun documentary about it in our in-flight entertainment system.

Our in-flight entertainment system features Icelandic films, documentaries, and TV programs, which can introduce you to some of the country’s highlights. 

Tune in to our ‘Unique Iceland’ videos: four videos with different themes (shopping and design; activities and experiences; health and wellness; taste of Iceland) that introduce you to some of our favorite things to see and do in Iceland. They showcase what makes our home so unique and are a great way to do some in-flight preparation for your Iceland visit!

Our in-flight menu features ‘Taste of Iceland’, a selection of snacks such as beloved Icelandic chocolate and cake, and locally distilled spirits and craft beers that harness the best of Iceland’s nature.

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 Icelandic glacial water throughout the trip. 

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 pastry buns on Bolludagur (Bun Day), treats to celebrate Pride, or stories of our mischievous Yule Lads in the lead-up to Christmas.

If you travel in Saga Premium on our North America routes, you can see another tribute we pay to Icelandic nature in our complimentary amenity kits – now with a new approach to sustainability.

For our amenity kits, we work with local artists to embrace and celebrate Icelandic nature. Our newest kits feature designs by local artist and ceramicist Inga Elín and are inspired by the patterns of weather and water in Iceland.