Iceland · Founded mid-20th century
Icelandair Business Class
Icelandair offers a free stopover in Iceland on transatlantic flights. Saga Premium provides an elevated experience with Icelandic cuisine and the unique opportunity to explore Iceland en route to Europe.
- From
- $1,650
- Max savings
- 55%
- Rating
- 4.0★*
- Fleet
- 3 types
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Quick answers
At a glance
What is Icelandair business class?
Icelandair Saga Premium — Recliner with extra legroom (737 MAX), lie-flat (767). Seat width 21 inches, length 60 inches (MAX), 72 inches (767).
How much can I save on Icelandair?
Consolidator fares from $1,650 — about 55% below published retail. You earn full Icelandair Saga Club miles.
Which lounges does Icelandair use?
Saga Lounge (KEF). Worldwide: Contract lounges at select US airports.
The Airline
About Icelandair
A comprehensive look at Icelandair's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
Icelandair offers a free stopover in Iceland on transatlantic flights. Saga Premium provides an elevated experience with Icelandic cuisine and the unique opportunity to explore Iceland en route to Europe.
The business class experience
Icelandair Saga Premium features Recliner with extra legroom (737 MAX), lie-flat (767). Seat width is 21 inches and fully extended bed length is 60 inches (MAX), 72 inches (767) — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Icelandair's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via 12-inch screen (MAX), personal device streaming. Dining on Icelandair: Icelandic-inspired cuisine, skyr, Arctic char. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: Saga Lounge (KEF). At other airports worldwide: Contract lounges at select US airports. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, Icelandair business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“The free Iceland stopover is a unique selling point. Short transatlantic flight times. Icelandic cuisine is surprisingly good. Great value for Nordic travel.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking Icelandair with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with Icelandair gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 55% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Icelandair tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Icelandair Saga Club, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available Icelandair dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Icelandair under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside Icelandair business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- Icelandair Saga Premium
- Seat type
- Recliner with extra legroom (737 MAX), lie-flat (767)
- Seat width
- 21 inches
- Seat length
- 60 inches (MAX), 72 inches (767)
- In-flight entertainment
- 12-inch screen (MAX), personal device streaming
- Dining
- Icelandic-inspired cuisine, skyr, Arctic char
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 32kg checked
- Miles program
- Icelandair Saga Club
Home lounge
Saga Lounge (KEF)
Lounges at other airports
Contract lounges at select US airports
Aircraft types
“The free Iceland stopover is a unique selling point. Short transatlantic flight times. Icelandic cuisine is surprisingly good. Great value for Nordic travel.”
Top Routes
Popular Icelandair business class routes
The most-booked Icelandair premium routes through our consolidator contracts.
- New York → ReykjavikIcelandair Premium$1,650from
- Boston → ReykjavikIcelandair Premium$1,580from
- Seattle → ReykjavikIcelandair Premium$1,750from
- Denver → ReykjavikIcelandair Premium$1,700from
Fleet
Icelandair aircraft we book
Icelandair icelandair saga premium on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
- Boeing 737 MAX 8Boeing
Re-engined 737 — modern narrowbody widely deployed across US and global operators. Premium cabins are 2-2 domestic-first recliner; no lie-flat.
- Boeing 737 MAX 9Boeing
Stretched 737 MAX variant. United, Alaska, Copa, others operate. Same cabin technology as MAX 8 with more total seats.
- Boeing 767-300ERBoeing
Older twin-engine widebody. Cabin is significantly narrower than 777 or 787 — Business class typically 2-1-2 or 1-1-1 reverse herringbone (United Polaris, AA Flagship Business).
See the full Icelandair fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
Icelandair carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | FI |
| ICAO airline code | ICE |
| Canonical name | Icelandair |
| Country | Iceland |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Alliance | Independent / no alliance affiliation |
| Hub airports | — |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q216645 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
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