The Electric and Accessible Flybus

These new vehicles are the first electric Flybuses of their kind in Iceland and mark a milestone not only in reducing emissions, but also in improving accessibility for travellers who use wheelchairs.

Icelandia has recently welcomed the first fully electric Flybus into service, making it the first electric airport transfer bus in the country. A second identical vehicle will join the fleet shortly, further expanding the service.

This is the beginning of a broader electrification of the Flybus fleet and part of Icelandia’s long-term commitment to cleaner, more environmentally friendly passenger transport.

Electric vehicles help reduce:

• local emissions
• noise pollution
• the overall carbon footprint of travel to and from the airport

For travellers, this means a quieter, smoother ride — and for Iceland, it means another step forward in sustainable mobility.

One of the most important features of the new electric Flybus vehicles is full wheelchair accessibility.

Each bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift, allowing passengers to:

• remain seated in their own wheelchair during the journey
• board and exit the bus safely and comfortably

Until now, Flybus transfers could only accommodate foldable wheelchairs stored in the luggage compartment. With the new vehicles, passengers who use wheelchairs no longer need to transfer out of their chair — a significant improvement in comfort, dignity, and independence.

This change represents a meaningful step forward in making airport transfers in Iceland more inclusive.

If you’re travelling with a wheelchair, booking an accessible Flybus is straightforward — but advance notice is required.

What you need to know:

• Wheelchair-accessible Flybus transfers must be booked at least 72 hours in advance
• This ensures that an electric Flybus with a wheelchair lift is reserved for your journey
• Due to space limitations, only one wheelchair space is available per booking
• Travel companions are welcome to join on the same bus but must book their seats separately

Because Flybus operates with flexible departure times, our service team will contact you before your trip to:

• confirm your arrival time
• ensure an accessible vehicle is ready when you land

Travelling with children (ages 1–5) who require wheelchair access?

Please contact our customer service team directly at info@icelandia.com.
Due to technical limitations in the booking system, wheelchair-accessible transfers for young children must currently be arranged manually.

All accessibility requests — including those for children — must be made at least 72 hours before travel.

The new electric Flybus vehicles are part of a much larger transformation underway at Icelandia.

In the coming weeks, construction will begin on what will become the largest charging hub of its kind in Iceland, located at Klettagarðar 27. Once completed, the facility will be capable of charging:

• up to 81 buses and vehicles simultaneously
• with high-capacity chargers delivering at least 200 kW per charging point
• supported by a 3 MW power connection

The charging hub is a key foundation for the full electrification of Icelandia’s fleet and a major step in advancing greener public transport in the Reykjavík area.

By the end of this year, Icelandia will operate 17 electric vehicles, with many more to follow in the coming years. Several Icelandia brands, including Flybus, Reykjavík Excursions, and Hop On - Hop Off, will benefit from this shared infrastructure.

“Our goal is to be at the forefront of energy transition in passenger transport. These new electric vehicles are an important part of that journey, and we are especially pleased to improve accessibility for wheelchair users at the same time,”
says Björn Ragnarsson, CEO of Icelandia.

With electric Flybus vehicles that are quieter, cleaner, and fully wheelchair accessible, Icelandia is proud to offer a more inclusive airport transfer experience — without compromising on comfort or reliability.

This is just the beginning. As more electric vehicles join the fleet and infrastructure continues to grow, travellers can expect even more sustainable and accessible transport options in Iceland.

If you require a wheelchair-accessible Flybus transfer, remember to book at least 72 hours in advance or contact our team at info@icelandia.com for assistance.