“Wales to Iceland: Cardiff Airport Welcomes PLAY Airlines for Autumn Flights”
Cardiff Airport has announced that passengers will have the opportunity to fly from Wales to Iceland this autumn.
The airport disclosed that Icelandic airline ‘PLAY’ will commence flights to Keflavík.
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Cardiff Airport
During a six-week period, starting from Thursday, October 10th, until Wednesday, November 20th, PLAY will offer a “short programme” of direct flights.
Departures from Cardiff will occur twice weekly, coinciding with a half-term break and two football matches between Wales and Iceland.
This development follows the cessation of flights by Wizz Air from the airport at the beginning of last year.
Highlighting the significance of the service, Cardiff Airport emphasized that it provides customers in Wales and the southwest of England the chance to explore Iceland’s remarkable natural attractions, including waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, glaciers, and the Northern Lights.
Moreover, the airport touted the initiative as “an excellent boost for Welsh tourism,” anticipating an influx of visitors from Iceland.
Keflavík also serves as a connecting hub for the Icelandic carrier, enabling Welsh travelers to access connecting flights to various cities in the US and Canada, such as New York, Washington, and Toronto.
Lee Smith, head of business development at Cardiff Wales Airport, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “It’s really exciting that PLAY airlines has chosen to link Cardiff with its Icelandic hub, meaning customers can now enjoy easy, low-cost connectivity between Wales, Iceland, the US, and Canada. I’m really pleased there’ll be more flights at our national airport this year, which will allow more tourists to visit Wales.”
Einar Örn Ólafsson, CEO of PLAY airlines, echoed the sentiment, remarking, “We’re thrilled to introduce PLAY’s service to Cardiff. It’s a city rich in culture and vibrancy, perfect for our expanding network. This new route enhances connectivity between two incredible destinations, and we can’t wait to welcome passengers aboard.”
