Seattle travelers now have a straight shot to Iceland, as Alaska Airlines has kicked off daily nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Reykjavík. The summer-only route plugs the Pacific Northwest directly into the North Atlantic and marks another step in the hometown carrier’s growing international reach.
Daily summer service from Sea-Tac
The new Reykjavik run started on May 28 and is set to operate every day through Sept. 7, with return flights from Keflavík slated through Sept. 8, using Alaska’s long-range Boeing 737-8 MAX, according to Alaska Airlines. The route slots into Alaska’s broader push into Europe, which already includes new service to Rome and London that launched earlier this year.
Departure times and what to expect
The Seattle flight is scheduled to leave in the early evening at about 6:35 p.m., as reported by The Seattle Times. By cutting out extra layovers, the direct hop trims hours off typical multi-stop itineraries and gives West Coast flyers a more straightforward gateway to Iceland’s prime summer season.
Connections across Europe
Once in Iceland, travelers can push farther into Europe on a single booking. The new service is paired with an expanded codeshare with Icelandair that allows passengers to buy combined itineraries on one ticket and continue on to dozens of destinations across Europe, Icelandair says. That setup turns Keflavík into a practical hub for trips headed to the U.K., Scandinavia and the rest of continental Europe.
What it means for Sea-Tac
Port officials are treating the Reykjavik launch as another sign that Seattle is leaning harder into its role as a global gateway. Alaska’s new Reykjavík and London flights add to the airport’s expanding roster of overseas routes, and the Port noted that Sea-Tac is on track to offer more than 60 international services next year, broadening options for both local travelers and regional trade, the Port of Seattle reported.
Onboard perks and a spotlight moment
On the plane, Alaska says travelers to Reykjavík can expect complimentary Wi-Fi, premium pillows and blankets, and, for Atmos elite members and First Class guests, access to Icelandair’s Saga Lounge at Keflavík as part of broader upgrades across its 737 fleet. “The addition of Reykjavík expands Alaska’s global footprint, connecting our guests with even more of the world through the elevated service they know and love,” Kirsten Amrine, Alaska’s vice president of revenue management and network planning, said in the airline’s announcement. The carrier also highlighted that the summer timetable is tailored to Iceland’s peak travel season and lines up with the Aug. 2026 total solar eclipse.
For travelers, the nonstop route cuts out the need for multi-stop routings to Iceland and beyond, but the usual homework still applies. Passengers are urged to double-check passport and entry requirements and to keep an eye on seasonal timetables before booking, and both the airline and Sea-Tac recommend confirming current schedules on official channels since seasonal services can change.
