Icelandair will add three new U.S. gateways later this year: Kansas City (MCI), Baltimore (BWI) and San Francisco (SFO).
Service to Kansas City starts May 25, operating three nonstop flights weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The new link provides direct access to Iceland and convenient connections onward to multiple European destinations through Icelandair’s Reykjavik hub.
“Icelandair has made an excellent choice in connecting Kansas City to its growing network,” said Pat Klein, director of aviation, Kansas City. “In addition to nonstop access to one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations, passengers will also appreciate the ease of transiting through Iceland on their way to Europe.”
Baltimore returns to Icelandair’s route map after more than a decade. Seasonal service to Baltimore resumes May 28 with four nonstop flights per week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
“The time is right for Icelandair to return to BWI,” said Bjorgolfur Johannsson, CEO of Icelandair. “Icelandair has been in operation for more than 80 years, and Baltimore has played an important role in that history. Today our network is bigger and stronger than ever, and we offer our passengers more flights, more connections and a refreshing alternative to Iceland and beyond. We look forward to welcoming Baltimore aboard again.”
San Francisco seasonal service begins June 1, offering four nonstop flights weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. A Boeing 767 configured with three cabin classes will serve the approximately eight-hour transatlantic sector.
“We are proud to be the airport of choice for Icelandair’s expansion on the U.S. West Coast,” said Ivar C. Satero, airport director, San Francisco International Airport. “We have a shared passion for making air travel environmentally sustainable, having each set aggressive goals for reduced greenhouse gas emissions and carbon neutrality. Travelers in San Francisco can soon enjoy a great new way to get to Iceland and beyond.”
All three routes strengthen Icelandair’s U.S. presence and offer travelers additional nonstop options to Iceland paired with seamless connections across Europe. The schedules are timed to support both leisure and business travel, with seasonal peaks aligned to summer demand. Passengers can expect Icelandair’s standard onboard services, options across multiple cabin classes and the airline’s transit experience via Reykjavik, which simplifies transfers and minimizes layover times.
With these additions, Icelandair continues to expand its transatlantic network while emphasizing connectivity, competitive schedules and sustainability goals shared with its U.S. airport partners.