Kontiki arrives to North Iceland from Zurich
The Swiss travel agency Kontiki arrived in North Iceland with its first aeroplane flying directly from Zurich to Akureyri last Sunday. The inaugural flight went very well, with majestic views and clear skies as the Edelweiss-operated plane arrived at a snow-covered Akureyri.
Kontiki offers weekly trips to Akureyri over a six-week period in February and March, where travellers can enjoy the best of North Iceland in wintertime. These flights are very welcomed by tourism companies in North Iceland, with easyJet and Dutch travel agent Voigt Travel also offering trips to North Iceland over the winter season.
In a statement from Kontiki when these flights were announced, the travel agency said it aimed to extend the length of visitors' stay and promote year-round tourism in North Iceland.
Kontiki is committed to the sustainable development of the Nordic countries and is actively involved in shaping their tourism. To ensure that it does not remain just a vision, we have initiated a sustainable tourism development project in North Iceland together with Visit North Iceland. The focus of the project is on establishing the region as a destination in its own right. The aim is to extend the length of stay and promote year-round tourism – for locals and visitors.