“We are excited about the introduction of flights between Iceland and the stunning island of Madeira. This route is more than just a connection – it is an opportunity for travellers to experience two unique and beautiful destinations”, says Einar Örn Ólafsson, CEO of PLAY.

He is confident in the success of the operation, expecting that this route will generate “strong interest from those who are eager to explore the natural beauty of Iceland and Madeira”.

PLAY Airlines is an Icelandic low-cost airline that operates between North America and Europe, with Iceland and its capital as its central hub, where passengers can stop for a few days at no additional cost under the airline's stopover program.

PLAY currently flies to Baltimore, Boston, New York and Washington DC in the USA, as well as Toronto in Canada, in addition to several European destinations. In Portugal, the carrier already flies to Lisbon and Porto, which are now joined by Madeira.