In today’s competitive aviation landscape, connectivity, flexibility, and added value are key drivers for business travellers and the travel trade alike.
Icelandair’s service from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik exemplifies these strengths, offering Irish passengers’ direct access to Iceland’s unique attractions while also providing seamless onward connections across North America.
For travel managers, corporate buyers, and tour operators, the Dublin–Reykjavik link delivers both efficiency and opportunity.
Daily Service Between Dublin and Reykjavik
Icelandair operates a regular year-round service between Dublin and Reykjavik, with non-stop daily flights. The journey time is just under three hours — approximately 2h40m westbound and 2h35m eastbound — making it an accessible short-haul route for both leisure and business travellers.
The route is typically operated by Icelandair’s modern narrow-body fleet, including the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Passengers benefit from a choice of travel classes, with Saga Premium (upper class) and flexible Economy fare options designed to suit both corporate travellers seeking comfort and leisure passengers focused on value.
For B2B partners, the reliability and frequency of the Dublin–Reykjavik service ensures schedule flexibility, enabling smooth integration into wider travel programmes.
Iceland as a Destination in Its Own Right
While Reykjavik serves as an efficient transatlantic hub, it is also a destination that continues to grow in popularity with the Irish market. Iceland offers a compelling mix of dramatic natural landscapes and modern infrastructure, appealing to both corporate and incentive travel segments.
From the Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle to the northern lights in winter and midnight sun in summer, Iceland’s diverse attractions make it an easy sell for agencies packaging dual-purpose trips. For meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE), the island offers a blend of high-quality venues and unique backdrops, creating experiences that leave lasting impressions.
Seamless Connections to North America
The real power of Icelandair’s Dublin service lies in its connectivity. From Reykjavik, Icelandair operates an extensive transatlantic network, serving 19 destinations across the U.S. and Canada in 2025. These include major business hubs such as New York (JFK), Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Toronto, as well as fast-growing secondary markets such as Denver, Seattle, and Portland.
New additions to the network, such as Miami (from October 2025) and Nashville (from spring 2025), reflect Icelandair’s strategy of expanding its footprint across both leisure and business centres. With multiple daily departures to core U.S. and Canadian gateways, the airline offers Irish travellers a broad range of itinerary options — all with efficient connection times through KEF.
For travel trade partners, this extensive reach provides an alternative to traditional transatlantic routings, giving corporate clients and leisure groups more choice when planning itineraries.
The Icelandair Stopover: A Unique Value Proposition
A cornerstone of Icelandair’s offering is its Stopover Programme, which allows passengers flying between Europe and North America to add a stay of up to 7 days in Iceland at no additional airfare.
This programme is particularly attractive for B2B audiences. For corporate clients, it means employees can combine business trips with a short break, improving traveller satisfaction without additional costs. For agencies and tour operators, it creates opportunities to package Icelandic experiences into transatlantic itineraries, differentiating their product offering in a crowded marketplace.
Whether it’s a two-day break to soak in geothermal lagoons or a week exploring Iceland’s landscapes, the Stopover adds tangible value and a strong selling point for both corporate and leisure segments.
Efficiency at Keflavík International
As a hub, Keflavík International Airport is designed for quick and efficient transfers. With a compact layout and streamlined connections, passengers can typically move from a European arrival to a North American departure in less than an hour. For business travellers where time is paramount, this efficiency is a critical factor.
Strategic Advantages for B2B Partners
For travel managers and the trade, Icelandair’s Dublin service offers a set of clear advantages:
- Connectivity: Direct access to Iceland and onward connections to 19 North American destinations.
- Flexibility: Multiple weekly departures from Dublin, with efficient connections through Keflavík International Airport.
- Differentiation: The Stopover programme, unique in the market, creates additional value for both leisure and corporate customers.
- Quality service: Modern fleet, Saga Premium class, and a reputation for reliability.
- Destination appeal: Iceland itself, with its blend of nature, culture, and infrastructure, is a compelling option for short stays and incentives.
Conclusion
Icelandair’s Dublin–Reykjavik service is more than just a short-haul link. It is a bridge between Ireland, Iceland, and North America — offering efficiency, value, and unique opportunities that set it apart from other transatlantic options. For the travel trade, corporate buyers, and MICE planners, the route delivers not only strong connectivity but also a distinctive competitive edge: the ability to turn a business trip into an unforgettable experience.
