Iceland Express facts for kids

An Iceland Express Boeing 757.

Iceland Express was a low-cost airline from Iceland. It began flying in 2002. Reykjavík-Keflavík Airport used to be their main base, also known as their hub. Another airline called WOW Air bought Iceland Express in 2012.

Iceland Express: A Budget Airline from Iceland

Iceland Express was known as a "low-cost" airline. This means it tried to keep ticket prices affordable for travelers. It was one of the first airlines in Iceland to focus on offering cheaper flights. This made it easier for many people to travel to and from Iceland without spending a lot of money.

Starting Up and Flying High

Iceland Express started its flights in February 2002. Its first flights were to London Stansted Airport in the United Kingdom and Copenhagen Airport in Denmark. These were popular destinations for travelers from Iceland. The airline wanted to make travel more accessible for everyone.

Where Did Iceland Express Fly?

Over the years, Iceland Express flew to many different cities across Europe. Some of the places it connected to included Berlin, Frankfurt, Paris, Barcelona, and New York City. It helped bring tourists to Iceland and allowed Icelanders to explore other countries.

Planes Used by Iceland Express

Iceland Express did not own its own planes at first. Instead, it leased, or rented, aircraft from other airlines. This was a common practice for newer or smaller airlines. They used planes like the Boeing 737 and the McDonnell Douglas MD-90. These planes are known for being reliable for short and medium-distance flights.

The End of Iceland Express

After about ten years of flying, Iceland Express was bought by another Icelandic airline. In October 2012, WOW Air took over Iceland Express. This meant that Iceland Express stopped flying under its own name. WOW Air then continued to offer low-cost flights from Iceland.

Images for kids

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  An Iceland Express Boeing 737-700 operated by Astraeus

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  Iceland Express McDonnell Douglas MD-90