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Air Iceland
Iceland · FAXI

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Routes
6
Hubs
FXI
ICAO
NY
IATA
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Connecting Iceland's remote regions and Greenland.
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Reykjavik, Iceland
Air Iceland, operating under the IATA code NY and ICAO code FXI with callsign FAXI, is an Icelandic regional airline specializing in domestic routes within Iceland and international flights to Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The airline serves communities that are otherwise difficult to reach by road or sea, making it a vital transport link for remote populations.
The airline operates from Reykjavik's domestic Reykjavik Airport (RKV) as its primary hub, offering scheduled passenger services alongside charter flights. Air Iceland has historically been closely associated with Icelandair, sharing ownership under the Icelandair Group umbrella for many years.
The carrier has undergone rebranding over the years, at one point operating as Air Iceland Connect, reflecting changes in its corporate structure and market focus. It plays an important role in Iceland's national transportation infrastructure, particularly for smaller communities and tourism to remote areas.
Hubs & network
Air Iceland operates primarily out of Reykjavik Airport (RKV), Iceland's main domestic airport.
Fleet
Air Iceland has operated turboprop and regional jet aircraft, including ATR 72 and Bombardier Dash 8 types, suited to short regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Air Iceland was formerly known as Flugfélag Íslands before adopting its current brand.
- ›The airline has operated as Air Iceland Connect under Icelandair Group ownership.
- ›It serves Greenlandic destinations including Nuuk, Ilulissat, and Kulusuk.
- ›Air Iceland is one of the few carriers providing year-round scheduled service to Greenland.
- ›The airline plays a critical role in connecting Iceland's Westfjords and remote domestic destinations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (10 legs)






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Route network
AEY → RKVF50 DH8
EGS → RKVF50 DH8
GOH → RKVDH8
IFJ → RKVDH8
KUS → RKVDH8
RKV → AEYF50 DH8
RKV → EGSF50 DH8
RKV → GOHDH8
RKV → IFJDH8
RKV → KUSDH8
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Air Iceland Connect, formerly Air Iceland is a regional airline, wholly owned by the Icelandair Group, operating all of Icelandair's Dash-8 aircraft under the Flugfélag Íslands Air Operator's Certificate, using the brand name Icelandair.
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The Reykjavík Grapevine· 2/15/2018
Air Iceland Connect Cuts Flights To North Iceland And To Britain
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Simple Flying· 11/28/2020
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Outside Magazine· 3/28/2019
The End of WOW Air Is the End of Iceland's Tourism Boom
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STLPR· 10/16/2018
A ‘disappointed’ WOW Air drops service in St. Louis
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AirlineGeeks.com· 9/28/2017
Icelandair Announces Belfast City Route Starting June 2017
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Aviation Week· 4/1/2020
Air Iceland Connect To Be Integrated Into Icelandair
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