PLAY Airlines has announced the launch of a new route connecting Reykjavik, Iceland, with Faro, Portugal, starting April 12, 2025. This route will be available throughout the high season, with the final departure scheduled for October 29, 2025.
Here are the key details about the new service:
- Flight Frequency: PLAY will operate two flights per week between Reykjavik and Faro, utilizing Airbus A320neo aircraft. The planes accommodate either 174 or 180 passengers in a single-class configuration.
- Flight Schedule: The flights are set for Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- Capacity: Over the span of six and a half months, the airline plans to conduct 58 flights, offering nearly 11,000 seats each way.
Faro marks PLAY’s fourth destination in Portugal, joining Lisbon and Porto. Additionally, the airline will be adding Madeira and Marrakech to its routes as of October, marking its entry into the African market.
Further route developments include:
- Funchal, Madeira: Service starts October 15, with flights operating on Tuesdays.
- Marrakech: Scheduled to begin on October 17, with flights on Thursdays and Sundays.
- Cardiff: Limited operations will take place in October and November, with specific flight dates already determined.
- Aalborg: Service expected to commence on June 7, 2025, with flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
The airline’s fleet currently consists of several Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, all well-maintained and averaging four years of age. Reykjavik Airport serves as PLAY’s main hub, currently facilitating over 75 international routes, supporting traffic between North America and Europe through Iceland.
In 2018, the airport achieved record passenger numbers, with nearly 10 million travelers. After the challenges posed by the pandemic in 2020, there has been a significant rebound, with nearly 8 million passengers recorded in 2023.
With these new routes, PLAY aims to enhance connectivity and offer travelers more affordable options for exploring popular destinations across Europe and beyond.
