Icelandair Adds Edinburgh and Malaga Route - Sun, castles, beer, and fewer reasons to stay home.
If winter travel for you usually involves shivering in line at passport control and weeping into a sad airport sandwich—good news: Icelandair is changing the vibe. For the 2025–26 season, they’re adding two brand-new routes and showing some love to old favorites. Brussels, bring out the waffles—we’re coming back.
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Winter Just Got a Bit More Wanderlust-Worthy
Here’s where you can jet off to when Iceland’s icy sidewalks start feeling a little too authentic:
Edinburgh – 3 to 4 times weekly
Starts Sept 12, 2025 – Ends Apr 12, 2026
Icelandair is going back to its roots—literally. It’s been 80 years since their first-ever international flight landed in Scotland, and now they’re headed back with more tartan, tea, and deep-fried Mars bars than ever. Historic and cozy.
Malaga – 1 to 2 times weekly
Starts Sept 6, 2025 – Ends May 30, 2026
Forget scraping frost off your windshield—how about sipping sangria in the sun instead? This new route brings a hit of Spanish warmth to Icelandair’s frosty flight plan. Bonus: you can still wear wool socks on board. We won’t tell.
Bonus Flights to Fan Favorites
But wait—there’s more on the departure board. Icelandair’s not just flirting with new routes; they’re deepening the commitment to:
- Brussels – because strong beer and serious bureaucracy are always in season
- Alicante & Barcelona – because “quick city break” sounds better than “winter hibernation”
- Hamburg – now extended through October because one month of bratwurst was simply not enough
- Nashville – hanging on ‘til January for those who like their country music with a side of frost
Why the Growth Spurt?
CEO Bogi Nils Bogason (still the coolest name in aviation) says Icelandair’s making winter a full-time thing. Thanks to sleek new aircraft, they’re now flying further, smarter, and greener—without snoozing till summer.
Their goal? Less seasonal slumber, more year-round adventure.
Pack Accordingly: Thermals or Sunglasses Welcome
Whether you’re chasing ghosts in Edinburgh, the sun in Malaga, or beer flights in Brussels, Icelandair is giving you every reason to make winter count.
Just remember: you can’t see the Northern Lights from your couch.
