Air Iceland vs PLAY
Side-by-side comparison of Air Iceland and PLAY: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Iceland
| Air Iceland | PLAY | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iceland | Iceland |
| Founded | 1997 | 2019 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Main hubs | Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik Airport | Keflavik International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 5 | 2 |
| Cabin bag weight | 6 kg (13 lb) | - |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) | - |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included (from 60 USD) | not included |
| First checked bag fee | from 60 USD | - |
| Extra bag fee | from 60 USD | - |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 45 min | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +354 570 30 30 | - |
Key differences
- Air Iceland lets you check in online closer to departure (45 min vs 1 h).
- PLAY is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Air Iceland bundles more into the ticket.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.