REYKJAVIK — After a five-year absence, Icelandair is returning to Halifax with seasonal service to Reykjavik starting in May 2024.

Flights will operate Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting May 31 and running through Oct. 14, on B737-MAX 8 aircraft with 144 seats in Economy and 16 seats in Saga Premium.

Icelandair is also adding seasonal service out of Pittsburgh.

“We present an ambitious flight schedule for next summer and the largest in the Company’s history,” said Icelandair’s CEO, Bogi Nils Bogason. “Our fleet continues to grow and next year we will add three new, efficient, and eco-friendly Boeing 737 MAX’s. We are very pleased to be adding two new destinations in North America and significantly increasing frequency to other destinations. The North American market has been very strong, with Americans now the largest single group of tourists to Iceland. Our experienced team, comprehensive sales infrastructure and strong international brand, together with valuable cooperation agreements with other airlines, allow us to continue moving forward and seizing the opportunities we see in our markets.”

Icelandair’s 2024 flight schedule is the carrier’s most extensive schedule to date. Icelandair will offer flights to over 50 destinations, with three connection banks within the day, and daily flights to 28 destinations in Europe and North America, with more than one flight a day to 19 destinations. In addition to new / returning gateways Halifax and Pittsburgh, frequencies will be increased to a number of destinations. Increased connectivity will offer 800 different connections and far more through codeshare agreements with other airlines. In 2024, available seat kilometers (ASK) are expected to increase by at least 10% from the previous year

“We’re delighted Icelandair is returning to Halifax Stanfield,” said Joyce Carter, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority. “We know Iceland is a top travel destination for many Atlantic Canadians, and this non-stop flight makes visiting Iceland easier than ever. We are looking forward to the restart of this service next summer and we can’t wait to welcome visitors from Iceland and beyond back to this beautiful region of Canada.”