New Flight Route: Hamilton to Faro via Iceland with PLAY Airlines
Hamilton, ON – PLAY, a budget-friendly airline known for connecting North America with Europe through Iceland, has unveiled a new route linking Hamilton, Ontario, with Faro, Portugal. The route, set to commence on April 12, 2025, will offer two weekly flights every Saturday and Wednesday until October 29, 2025. Tickets for this service are now available.
Einar Örn Ólafsson, CEO of PLAY, expressed excitement about the new route: “Canadians can now experience the warmth and beauty of Portugal’s stunning southern coast with our affordable flights to Faro. We’re delighted to add Faro to our network, furthering our mission to make travel to Europe accessible and affordable.”
The new route offers Southern Ontario travelers the opportunity to explore Iceland during a layover of up to 10 days at no extra cost before continuing their journey to Faro. From Hamilton International Airport, roundtrip fares to Faro via Iceland start at $650 CAD.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport’s Executive Managing Director, Cole Horncastle, shared his enthusiasm: “We are excited to see PLAY expand its network with the addition of Faro, Portugal. This new service, combined with the opportunity to explore Iceland, provides Southern Ontario travelers with more options and flexibility.”
Since its inception in June 2021, PLAY has grown its fleet to 10 Airbus A320/321neo aircraft, offering no-frills service while maintaining a strong on-time performance record.
For more details and bookings, visit flyplay.com.
