Low-cost airline PLAY has announced a first direct route to Iceland from Cardiff Airport.
PLAY said there will be a limited run of flights from 10 October to 20 November 2024 between Cardiff Airport and Iceland's Keflavik airport.
It marks the first ever direct flight between the two capital cities.
Two flights per week will be operated (Mondays and Fridays) for a six-week duration ending 20 November, to coincide with school holidays in Wales from 28 October to 1 November
The airline will operate an Airbus A320neo (180 seats), with the flight time between Iceland and Cardiff just two hours and 40 minutes.
Einar Örn Ólafsson, PLAY chief executive, said: "Our new route from Cardiff to Iceland is the first direct flight between the two destinations. Not only does this mark a milestone for PLAY, but also opens up exciting possibilities for customers wanting to travel to the US and Canada at affordable prices.
"Our new Cardiff route is ideal for families seeking to explore all that Iceland has to offer during the school half-term, as well as enthusiastic football fans eager to watch Iceland vs Wales in the upcoming Nations League later this year."
Einar Örn Ólafsson was announced as the airline's new CEO in March 2024. Einar Örn is one of PLAY’s largest shareholders and has been chairman of the board since April 2021.
