Iceland Express: Warsaw to Reykjavik

The carrier: Iceland Express

About

Iceland Express is the only low-cost carrier with a hub in Iceland. It's also very likely the savviest budget airline in Europe, with an exciting and well-designed site. Iceland's low-fare airline connects the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík with airports in Scandinavia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain and North America.  Iceland Express runs a much expanded service in the summer.

Upside

Iceland's only budget airline sometimes offers some great deals as well as good service and friendly flight crew.

Downside

To-and-from-Iceland route map is of limited utility. Fares are sometimes expensive for a budget airline.

Baggage

* Carry-on: One bag and one personal item, total weight not to exceed 10 kg.
* Checked: Up to 20 kg of luggage. Over this limit, you are charged €11 per kilo. (Ouch!)

* Please visit Helvetic’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Seating

You can reserve seats up to 24-hours in advance of your flight. A small non-refundable fee applies. If you don’t book a seat, one will be selected for you at check-in free of charge.

Check-in and Ticketing

Online check-in is available between 60 days and 24 hours prior to departure.  Only passengers bringing only carry-on luggage that have pre-booked seats may check-in online.

Tip
We love the "Icebreaker"deal section of Iceland Express' site. Check it frequently for promotions.

Departure: Warsaw, Poland - Warsaw Frederic Chopin (Okecie) (WAW)

Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport, formerly Okecie International Airport, is named after the famous Polish composer and former Warsaw resident, Frederic Chopin. However, the former name (Okecie) remains in common use to this day. It is Poland's busiest airport, handling almost half of the country's air traffic. Location: Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport is located 9 km (6 miles) from the Warsaw city center. Transport: - Bus: The bus stops are located outside the Arrivals Hall. The Intercity Polski Express provides direct bus connections to 30 towns and tickets can be purchased on board from the driver. For more detailed information on rates and fares check the website. MZA City Buses #175 and 188 serve Warsaw, including the train station, and the Old Town during the day, while night bus N32 provides a link to the central railway station overnight. For more information on the MZA buses consult the website. Most journey times take approximately 30 minutes. - Taxi: The taxi stand is located in front of the Arrivals Hall. Service: Aside from a few information and tourism desks, the airport has a number of restaurants, shops and cafes. Duty-free shopping is also available. Other services include Wireless Internet access, a post office, currency exchange, medical center (with first-aid), baby changing facilities, and a chapel. Travelers can also enjoy a view on the airport's observation deck.

Arrival: Reykjavik, Iceland - Keflavik Intl (KEF)

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