WOW from the start!

WOW air is a happy low-fare, long-haul airline based in Iceland. The airline was founded in November 2011 and currently serves 36 destinations across Europe, North America, and Asia. WOW air is committed to providing the cheapest flights to and from Iceland and across the Atlantic while providing a memorable service all the way.

WOW history

WOW air was founded by entrepreneur Skúli Mogensen, whose extensive business background is largely in technology and telecoms in Iceland, Europe, and North America. Mogensen sits on the board of many tech companies in North America and Europe and was selected Business Man of the Year in Iceland, 2011 and 2016.

WOW air's inaugural flight was to Paris on May 31st, 2012 and in October that same year WOW air took over the flight operations of Iceland Express. Only a year later, in October 2013, WOW air was awarded the Air Operator‘s Certificate (AOC) by the Icelandic Transport Authority.

WOW guests

WOW air has grown rapidly since its inaugural flight in 2012. The airline carried over 400,000 guests in 2013 and was the most punctual airline in Iceland that year. WOW air reached an important milestone in December 2014 when the airline carried its millionth guest. It is estimated that WOW air's annual passenger number will grow from 2.8 million in 2017 to approximately 3.6 million in 2018.

WOW people

WOW air currently employs around 1,500 talented and hard-working people. Most of them have extensive experience in the tourism and airline industry. Whether it's overseeing flight operations, helping customers over the phone, or keeping our guests safe on board, there is a seasoned professional taking care of things.

WOW aircraft

WOW air is proud to operate one of the youngest fleets with the lowest emission. Our purple fleet consists of the Airbus A320, A321, and A330 aircraft. The comfortable A320 is the perfect fit for our short haul flights between Europe and Iceland. For our North America flights, we operate the Airbus A321, which is the largest member of the Airbus A320 family, and our California routes are serviced by the wide-body Airbus A330.

Extra services

We offer all sorts of optional extras...

See our Optional Fees and Charges for detailed information.

Do you have a suitcase or will carry-on baggage suffice?

Allowance for one personal item (max 42x32x25cm/ 17x13x10in) is included in the basic fare, but additional baggage allowance can be purchased. See what‘s included in WOW fares. We recommend purchasing baggage allowance at the time of booking or online at least 24 hours before departure. The cheapest option is always to buy baggage allowance online when making the initial booking. After checking in online,
you can add baggage allowance up to 1 hour before the flight's scheduled departure time.
See also: Baggage FAQs

Is your baggage a little bit special?

Special items such as skis, golf sets, bikes, hunting guns and musical instruments have a special set fee. If you are transporting extra special items, we recommend discussing the matter with our customer service center .

Do you have a favorite seat?

Do you love being the center of attention in the middle seat or maybe you prefer a seat with a view? Reserve your favorite seat for a fee or get a standard seat randomly assigned at check-in, free of charge. See also: WOW seats

Got a child traveling without ma or pa?

Children aged 5-11 traveling without a legal guardian are accompanied by a WOW air chaperone for a fee (not available on VIA flights). In fact, it is a WOW air requirement that all children traveling without a guardian use this service. It must be specifically mentioned at the time of booking that a child will be unaccompanied.
Find out more about children traveling alone.

Do you need to modify your booking?

No problem! An extra fee is charged for changes to flight bookings. You might also have to pay for the difference in airfares if you change the date or destination of your flight. You can read more here .