About us

We provide solutions for airlines and tour operators

Learn more about us and our history, take a look at the projects we've worked on in the past, and meet our team of aviation professionals. 

Our name

The name Loftleiðir translates from Icelandic to English as 'air routes' or 'air ways'.

The ‘ð’ is a unique Icelandic letter, pronounced with a soft ‘th’ sound (like in ‘the’), so the approximate pronunciation of our name is Loft-ley-thir.

You might see the company name spelt as Loftleidir, as other languages often use a 'd' where Icelandic uses 'ð'.

The story of Loftleiðir Icelandic

In 2024 we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Loftleiðir. From humble beginnings operating domestic flights to becoming pioneers of international travel, the spirit of Loftleiðir has always been about pushing boundaries.️

The story of Loftleiðir Icelandic began in 1944 when three young Icelandic pilots returned from their flight training in Canada and founded the company.

Certificates

Iceland is a member of the EEA bilateral agreement between EU and EFTA Access to the EU 'open skies'. All Icelandic citizens are permitted to work in the EU.

Projects

Learn more about past projects that have called on our skill and expertise across all corners of the globe.

Meet our team

We are a tight-knit team of aviation professionals.

Contact us

If you want to learn more about us and our services, we are here for you - let's talk.

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