Icelandair launches Reykjavík–Istanbul direct service (2–3 weekly, ~5h30)

Icelandair has inaugurated direct Reykjavík–Istanbul flights, operating 2–3 times per week with a scheduled block time of about 5 hours 30 minutes. The inaugural rotations to IGA Istanbul provide Icelandair passengers new onward connections into Asia and the Middle East via Turkey’s hub.

Discovered 2025-09-05T05:53:13.728565-07:00 | 2025-09-05T05:53:13.728565-07:00

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  • The service operates 2–3 weekly with ~5h30 block time, expanding Icelandair’s network and providing new one-stop connections between Reykjavík and destinations in Asia and the Middle East via Istanbul; this complements the carrier’s broader Turkey market moves, including its recent Icelandair Cargo Istanbul–Keflavik freighter launch.
  • The route launch coincides with rising strategic activity at Istanbul Airport, underscored by recent investment such as FedEx’s new global air transit hub at Istanbul Airport, reinforcing the airport’s role as a Europe–Asia bridge for passengers and cargo.

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