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Icelandic airline PLAY has springtime deals to these destinations

PLAY has sale fares to Iceland and more

By Mark Reif Jan 20, 2025 6:00 AM

Europe offers sights and experiences for the modern adventurer, from Iceland’s fjords to Amsterdam’s canals. But peak season crowds can detract from a trip, with open avenues replaced by hoards of visitors. That’s why springtime is the perfect time to visit, a shoulder season with ample space to explore.

Low-cost Icelandic airline, PLAY, has a limited-time deal for just that, with one-way fares to Iceland, Copenhagen, and more starting at $99. Here are the details.

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The sale starts today and lasts through January 26th. One-way flights to Iceland start at $99, and one-way trips to Copenhagen, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, and Berlin begin at $129. The prices are valid when booked as a round-trip route, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The fares include taxes and fees, but not seat selection or baggage allowances.

Flights are available from:

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Destinations consist of:

Iceland (KEF), Paris (CDG), London (STN), Berlin (BER), Dublin (DUB), and Copenhagen (CPH)

Valid travel dates:

• BWI to Iceland, Copenhagen, London, Amsterdam, and Paris: February 3 through April 15 and April 29 through May 26

• BWI to Iceland, Berlin, and Dublin: February 4-16, March 3-16, March 18 through April 13, April 27 through May 11, May 13-26

• BOS to Iceland, Copenhagen, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Dublin: February 5 through March 26, March 28 through April 9, April 25-30, May 2-7, May 9-28, 2025

• SWF to Iceland, Copenhagen, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Dublin: February 1-6, February 8-12, February 15-20, February 22 through April 9, April 17 through May 30

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