Norlandair
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Predecessor | Twin Otter flight operations of Icelandair |
| Founded | June 1, 2008 in Iceland |
| Headquarters | Akureyri , Iceland |
Area served | Iceland, Greenland, Arctic regions including Svalbard |
| Products | Scheduled flights, air charter services, medical evacuation flights |
| Owner | KEA (43%), Air Greenland (39%) |
Norlandair is an airline based in Iceland, established on 1 June 2008 after acquiring the Twin Otter flight operations previously managed by Icelandair. The airline offers domestic scheduled flights across Iceland, operates air charter services, and maintains a limited number of international scheduled routes to Greenland.
History
The roots of Norlandair trace back to 1974 when a group of aviation experts took over North Air in Akureyri. The following year, Icelandair became a stakeholder, which facilitated the acquisition of a Twin Otter aircraft to support both scheduled and charter flights, including service to Greenland’s eastern coastline.
In 1997, Norlandair combined its operations with Icelandair’s domestic services to create Air Iceland. However, the charter and maintenance divisions for the Twin Otter fleet continued operating out of Akureyri. These segments were sold off by Air Iceland in 2008 to a consortium of former employees and investors who reinstated the Norlandair name.
In 2025, Norlandair broadened its network by assuming control over some routes previously operated by Mýflug Air.
The airline’s ownership structure consists of KEA, an Icelandic firm holding 43%, and Air Greenland with a 39% stake.
Destinations
Norlandair serves ten scheduled locations from two primary hubs.
Operating from Akureyri Airport:
Operating from Reykjavík Airport:
- Bíldudalur
- Gjögur
- Hornafjörður (Höfn)
- Vestmannaeyjar (seasonal during winter)
- Nerlerit Inaat Airport, Greenland
Additionally, Norlandair offers charter and medical evacuation flights within both Iceland and Greenland, extending services to Svalbard and other Arctic areas.
Fleet
Norlandair’s aircraft inventory includes three de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter planes, one of which was purchased from Air Greenland in 2011. The fleet also comprises three Beechcraft B200 King Air aircraft and a single GippsAero GA8 Airvan.
| Aircraft | In Service | Passenger Capacity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter | 3 | 19 | |
| Beechcraft B200 King Air | 3 | 9 | |
| GippsAero GA8 Airvan | 1 | 7 | |
| Total | 7 |