Aerial view of Hallgrimskirkja church towering over the rooftops of central Reykjavik, Iceland

Icelandair · Summer nonstop

Pittsburgh to Reykjavik, and the free stopover

A summer nonstop to Iceland, and a way to see Iceland on the way to the rest of Europe. Plan the stopover, the Schengen days and your passport dates here.

Plan a stopover Season dates

2026 season May 8 to Oct 18Up to 4 a weekStopover up to 7 nights

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Short answer

Yes, in summer. Icelandair flies Pittsburgh to Reykjavik (Keflavik) nonstop as a seasonal route: up to 4 flights a week, May 8 to October 18 in 2026. The 2027 season had not been announced as of October 19, 2026. Through Icelandair's stopover program you can spend up to 7 nights in Iceland on the way to Europe at no extra airfare.

Icelandair · PIT to KEF

The route

3rdsummer season for Icelandair at PIT in 2026.

4flights a week, at most.

7nights of stopover, at no additional airfare.

0daylight saving changes in Iceland.

Nonstop airlines from Pittsburgh to Reykjavik (Keflavik)
Airline	Published frequency	Season	Weekly flights, Oct 2026	Status
Icelandair	Up to 4 Weekly (Seasonal)	May 8-Oct 18, 2026 (3rd season)	3	Flying

Interactive

Stopover planner

Iceland first or on the way home, how many nights, and whether your passport and Schengen days work.

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Nights in Iceland: 3 nights Nights in your onward city

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Passport expiry (optional) Passport issue date (optional)

Rules used: Icelandair's stopover of up to 7 nights at no additional airfare; Schengen's 90 days in any 180; a passport valid 3 months past your Schengen departure and issued within 10 years. Your dates stay in your browser.

Season

When the nonstop flies

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Icelandair Pittsburgh to Reykjavik season calendar
Route	Oct26	Nov26	Dec26	Jan27	Feb27	Mar27	Apr27	May27	Jun27	Jul27	Aug27	Sep27
ReykjavikIcelandair · Up to 4 Weekly (Seasonal)	October 2026: No nonstop	November 2026: No nonstop	December 2026: No nonstop	January 2027: No nonstop	February 2027: No nonstop	March 2027: No nonstop	April 2027: No nonstop	May 2027: Dates not published	June 2027: Dates not published	July 2027: Dates not published	August 2027: Dates not published	September 2027: Dates not published

FlyingStarts or ends that monthDates not published yetNo nonstop

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Direction

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Prefilled with our estimate from distance (about 6h 19m). Icelandair has not published a Pittsburgh flight time we could verify; use your booking.

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Example inputs: the date and departure time are placeholders, not a published schedule. Enter your flight's times from your booking. Time zones and daylight saving changes are calculated in your browser.

Checklist

What you need for Iceland

Iceland trip checklist0 of 6 ready

Passport valid 3 months past your Schengen departureAnd issued within the last 10 years.Island.is (Government of Iceland): Entry requirements to Iceland
Count your Schengen daysUp to 90 days in any 180-day period, across all Schengen countries.Island.is (Government of Iceland): Entry requirements to Iceland
Expect EES biometrics at the borderThe EU Entry/Exit System takes fingerprints and a photo at your first Schengen entry. Fully running since April 10, 2026.European Union: Entry/Exit System (EES)
No ETIAS needed yetETIAS was not operating as of October 2026; the EU will announce a start date in advance.European Union: ETIAS
Add the stopover when you bookUp to 7 nights in Icelandair's booking engine.Icelandair: Stopover in Iceland
Coming home: U.S. customs at PITMobile Passport Control works at PIT.CBP: Mobile Passport Control (PIT is a participating airport)

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Questions

Is there a direct flight from Pittsburgh to Iceland?

Yes, in summer. Icelandair flies Pittsburgh to Reykjavik (Keflavik) seasonally. The 2026 season, its third, ran May 8 to October 18 with up to 4 flights a week. Icelandair had not announced 2027 dates when we checked.

When are direct flights from Pittsburgh to Iceland?

Summer only. In 2026 the nonstop ran from May 8 to October 18.

How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to Iceland?

Icelandair has not published a Pittsburgh-specific flight time that we could verify. Based on the 2,788-mile distance, expect roughly 6h 19m; your booking will show the exact time.

How does the Icelandair stopover work?

Icelandair lets you add a stopover in Iceland of up to 7 nights on a trip across the Atlantic at no additional airfare. You add it in Icelandair's booking engine; longer stays go through its service center.

Do I need ETIAS for Iceland?

Not yet. ETIAS was not operating when we checked in October 2026. The EU Entry/Exit System, which records your fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, has been fully running since April 10, 2026, and Iceland is part of it.

What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Reykjavik?

Iceland stays on UTC all year with no daylight saving time, so it is 4 hours ahead of Pittsburgh in summer and 5 hours ahead in winter.

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