Icelandair Gdańsk flights start September 18: schedule and checks

Icelandair plans to begin its first route to Poland on September 18, 2026, flying nonstop between Keflavík International Airport and Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport. The first week is scheduled for Monday, Thursday and Friday service, with a Saturday flight added from October 25.

For the inaugural Friday, current schedule data lists FI552 leaving Keflavík at 07:20 and reaching Gdańsk at 12:55. FI553 is listed to leave Gdańsk at 13:50 and arrive in Keflavík at 15:50. All times are local. Check the final itinerary because the published local times change after Poland moves to winter time.

*Original editorial illustration created for Roaming eSIM. The aircraft is generic and the landscape combines destination cues; it does not show Icelandair's livery, the operating flight or an exact real-world view.*

The practical answer: Icelandair and Gdańsk Airport both confirm the September 18 start. Current schedule data shows FI552 and FI553 on the inaugural day. Treat the route as scheduled, not completed, until the first flight operates, and use the times and baggage allowance shown on the purchased itinerary.

What Icelandair has confirmed

Icelandair Group's announcement calls Gdańsk the airline's first destination in Poland. It gives a September 18 start, three to four flights a week and Boeing 737 MAX 8 operation. Icelandair's current destination schedule now lists Gdańsk from September 18, 2026 through May 31, 2027.

Gdańsk Airport adds the day-by-day pattern. Flights begin on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, then Saturdays join the schedule on October 25. The airport's May announcement used winter local times of 07:20 to 11:55 from Keflavík and 12:50 to 15:50 from Gdańsk.

This is Icelandair's first Polish route, not the first nonstop link between Gdańsk and Iceland. Wizz Air already appears in current schedules on GDN-KEF. Check the carrier name as well as the airports when comparing flights.

Watch the one-hour local-time shift

Iceland remains on the same clock through the year, while Poland moves from summer to winter time on October 25. That is why the current inaugural-day schedule shows a 12:55 arrival in Gdańsk and 13:50 departure, while Gdańsk Airport's winter timetable shows 11:55 and 12:50.

The Iceland times remain 07:20 outbound and 15:50 inbound in the published material. Do not copy one set of local times across the whole season. The date-specific reservation should control hotel transfers, airport arrival and any onward booking.

Check the fare before packing

Icelandair's current international fare table gives Economy Light one 10kg carry-on plus a small personal item, with no checked bag included. Economy Standard and Economy Flex currently add one checked bag up to 23kg. Saga Premium fares have different allowances.

The airline directs booked passengers to Manage Booking or its app for the allowance attached to their ticket. That is safer than relying on a generic route article, especially if a journey includes a partner airline. Save the baggage line shown at checkout and recheck it after any itinerary change.

Plan the Gdańsk departure around the airline

Icelandair currently opens online check-in 24 hours before departure. A passenger with checked baggage still needs to use the appropriate bag-drop or check-in desk. Gdańsk Airport says each airline sets its own closing time and that passengers should go through security promptly after checking in.

The airport has two terminals, but its passenger guide describes T2 as the main facility for check-in, baggage and passenger services. Do not choose a terminal from an old trip or another airline. Use Icelandair's message, the booking and the airport screens on the day.

Connect at Keflavík on one ticket

Icelandair says checked baggage normally remains tagged to the final destination when connecting between its flights at Keflavík. Exceptions include an Iceland stopover and onward travel from Reykjavík Airport, when the passenger should collect the bag.

For North America, the United Kingdom and Canada, Keflavík Airport uses its D gates; most other European flights use A or C. A traveler arriving from Gdańsk for a North American connection should follow the screens and any border-control signs rather than leaving the secure transfer path by habit.

The one-ticket distinction matters. A short connection sold by Icelandair comes with the airline's itinerary handling. Separate tickets can require baggage collection, a new check-in and another security process, with no automatic protection if the first flight is late. Do not treat a connection time that works on one ticket as proof that the same interval works for a self-transfer.

Do not confuse KEF with Reykjavík Airport

The Gdańsk flight uses Keflavík International Airport, code KEF. Reykjavík Airport, code RKV, is a different airport about 50km away and mainly handles domestic services. A reservation that continues from RKV requires a landside transfer and usually baggage collection at KEF.

That airport change is easy to miss when a search result simply says Reykjavík. Read the three-letter codes on every segment before paying, particularly for a domestic Iceland connection or a trip onward to a smaller Icelandic airport.

Ten questions about Icelandair's first Gdańsk route

1. When do Icelandair Gdańsk-Keflavík flights start?

The announced start is Friday, September 18, 2026. FI552 and FI553 appear in current schedules for that date, but the flights were still scheduled rather than completed when this guide was reviewed.

2. Which days will Icelandair fly between Gdańsk and Keflavík?

The launch pattern is Monday, Thursday and Friday. A Saturday service is due to be added from October 25. Search the exact travel week because seasonal schedules can change.

3. What time are FI552 and FI553 on September 18?

Current schedule data lists FI552 from KEF at 07:20, arriving GDN at 12:55. FI553 leaves GDN at 13:50 and reaches KEF at 15:50. These are local times for the inaugural date.

4. Is the Icelandair GDN-KEF flight nonstop?

Yes. Icelandair describes the new service as a direct route between the two airports, and current schedule data lists both flights without a stop. Confirm that the selected itinerary shows only GDN and KEF.

5. Which aircraft is planned for the route?

Icelandair announced the Boeing 737 MAX 8. An airline can swap aircraft for operational reasons, so use the seat map and aircraft displayed for the actual flight rather than treating the announcement as a guarantee.

6. Does an Icelandair ticket include checked baggage?

It depends on the fare. Economy Light currently includes no checked bag, while Economy Standard and Economy Flex include one bag up to 23kg. The purchased ticket and Manage Booking are the controlling records.

7. When can I check in online?

Icelandair currently opens online check-in 24 hours before departure. A boarding pass does not remove the need to drop checked baggage or complete any required document check at the airport.

8. Will my checked bag transfer at Keflavík?

Icelandair says bags normally remain checked to the final destination between its connecting flights. A stopover, an airport change to RKV or a separate booking can change that answer. Check the bag tag at Gdańsk.

9. Is a short Keflavík connection realistic?

Travelers repeatedly ask about one-hour connections and bag transfers. Keflavík is designed around connecting traffic, but the safe answer depends on the complete itinerary, Schengen or non-Schengen path, mobility needs and whether every flight is on one protected ticket. Follow the connection Icelandair actually sells rather than building a similar self-transfer.

10. Will one travel eSIM work in both Poland and Iceland?

Only if its live coverage list names both countries. A Poland plan and an Iceland plan each cover their named destination. A travel eSIM supplies mobile data on the ground; it does not replace Icelandair's onboard Wi-Fi.

Mobile data for Iceland and Poland

An Iceland eSIM fits a stay in Iceland, while a Poland eSIM covers time in Gdańsk or elsewhere in Poland. The live public catalog listed 15 plans for each country when checked on September 15. Both country ranges started at USD1.14 for 1GB over 7 days, and those entry cards showed top-up support.

Prices, operators, speed, validity and top-up support can change. Use the live product card at checkout and never assume that a different plan is reloadable. Install the eSIM while reliable internet is available, then follow its activation instructions so the validity period does not begin earlier than intended.

Before leaving Wi-Fi, save the airline reservation, both airport codes, the destination address and the first ground-transport step offline. Travelers new to eSIMs can also check whether a phone supports eSIM and when to install an eSIM before travel.

Booking checklist for the September 18 launch

• Search the exact date on Icelandair and confirm GDN and KEF.
• Check the local time printed beside each airport.
• Confirm that Icelandair is the operating carrier if that is the flight wanted.
• Save the fare name and its baggage allowance.
• Recheck the aircraft and seat map after any schedule update.
• Use Icelandair's current check-in and airport instructions.
• Keep a wider buffer for any separately booked onward flight.
• Confirm whether a connection remains at KEF or changes to RKV.
• Check entry requirements for the passport and full itinerary.
• Save the booking and arrival details offline.

Sources and update boundaries for GDN-KEF

The launch date, frequency range, aircraft and first-Poland status come from Icelandair Group. Gdańsk Airport provides the operating days and winter local times. Icelandair's live seasonal schedule confirms the route window, while current schedule data supplies the inaugural FI552 and FI553 times.

Icelandair and both airports provide the baggage, check-in, terminal and connection guidance. Current public traveler discussions were used to identify recurring uncertainty about short connections, checked bags, passport control, self-transfers and KEF versus RKV. They were not used as proof of airline or airport policy.

This page should be updated if the inaugural flight does not operate as planned, Icelandair changes the frequency or season, the local timetable moves, or fare, baggage and transfer rules materially change.

*Operational and product details were reviewed on September 15, 2026. Recheck Icelandair, Gdańsk Airport, Keflavík Airport and the live Roaming eSIM catalog before travel.*