Icelandair Giveaway: FREE Iceland Trip To Next Solar Eclipse – In 2196 (And September 2026)
If you missed your chance to see the total solar eclipse in Iceland (it was August 12 if you were wondering), Icelandair is giving away free tickets to see the next one! Just make sure that you are taking care of your health since welp…it isn’t until 2196! (And if you are not familiar with Icelandic humor and spirit….this giveaway is a master showcase of this)
What is Icelandair 2196 Total Solar Eclipse Giveaway?
The total solar eclipse in Iceland has now passed. But Icelandair has marked their calendars for the next one, on June 26, 2196, and is giving one very lucky traveler a free trip to see it.
Yes, 170 years might feel like a long time to wait. Luckily, our winner won’t have to wait that long to experience Iceland. The prize also includes a trip to Iceland this September.
How Do You Enter?
Complete the entry form on Icelandair 2196 Total Solar Eclipse “Website Entry Page”
It becomes very clear what “Icelandic humor and spirit” I am referring to with the choices along with the questions asked when you are completing the giveaway’s entry form. Or my favorite is what you see once you have successfully filed your application and it has been received =)
Entries close on August 19. Terms and conditions may (and do) apply.
Terms & Conditions for the Next Solar Eclipse Giveway
Here are the key details you need to know:
- Open worldwide to natural persons aged eighteen (18) years or older who complete the official registration form during the Promotion Period. Employees of Icelandair and their immediate family members are not eligible.
- Complete the entry form on Icelandair 2196 Total Solar Eclipse “Website Entry Page”
- Limit one entry Participants may submit one (1) entry by completing the official registration form. Participation is free of charge.
- Entry Period: Begins on 5 August 2026 and ends on 19 August 2026
- One (1) eligible entrant will be randomly selected from all valid entries received worldwide and contacted using the email address provided. If the selected winner cannot be reached within seven (7) business days, Icelandair reserves the right to select an alternate winner.
- Here’s the full T&C for this giveaway
Prizes: TWO TRIPS – One for the 2196 Eclipse and One for September 2026!
- A Gift Certificate (the “Gift Certificate”) for specified travel services for up to four (4) passengers, consisting of two (2) adults and two (2) children, to Iceland in 2196, issued by Icelandair and entitling the holder to return transportation from an Icelandair gateway and up to five (5) nights’ accommodation in a four-star hotel (or similar standard accommodation, as determined by Icelandair) in connection with the total solar eclipse currently scheduled to occur on 26 June 2196, based on current astronomical calculations, subject to these Terms & Conditions.
- As part of the Promotion, the winner will receive a unique commemorative item provided by Icelandair. The commemorative item is symbolic in nature, has no independent cash value, is not a boarding pass or travel document, and does not constitute the legal entitlement to the travel services.
- A Gift Certificate for return transportation from an Icelandair gateway and up to four (4) nights’ accommodation in a four-star hotel (or similar standard accommodation, as determined by Icelandair) for up to four (4) passengers, consisting of two (2) adults and two (2) children, to Iceland in September 2026 (or on such other dates as determined by Icelandair). Travel dates, accommodation, and itinerary shall be determined by Icelandair.
- The Prize does not include any costs or expenses not expressly stated in these Terms & Conditions.
Transfer and Inheritance
- The Gift Certificate and the associated rights may not be sold, assigned, auctioned, exchanged, pledged or otherwise transferred, except by inheritance in accordance with these Terms & Conditions.
- The winner may designate one or more heirs or beneficiaries to inherit the Gift Certificate and the associated rights.
- Icelandair reserves the right to require reasonable documentation before recognizing any successor or transfer by inheritance.
Why Should You Do This?
Are you feeling lucky? While the chances with giveaways are low, this one has such a great payoff IF you do win!
From an Icelandair spokesperson: “Travel gives us the chance to experience the world as it really is, unfiltered and unforgettable. This week’s eclipse is the perfect reminder to start making those plans. Iceland is waiting”
What To Do In Iceland If You Win (or End Up Visiting)?
There’s so much to see, do and experience here!
Reykjavík
Keflavik International Airport
Akureyri, IS
Ísafjörður, IS
About Author
Rosemary is a travel hacker, points nerd, money maximizer, and female solo traveler who’s explored 70+ countries without a trust fund, sugar daddy, or sponsored content. Every mile, upgrade, and trip is completely self-funded using a mix of points, miles, and cash or earned with elite status.Through firsthand experience and plenty of trial and error, she teaches everyday travelers the art of travel hacking ie how they too can travel for cheaper, better, and more often (and she provides receipts along with a mildly concerning amount of spreadsheets)
While Rosemary doesn’t take herself too seriously, she does take award travel, making her money work harder (and searching for the best ice cream) seriously – and shares it all here because she believes that seeing the world or living your most beautiful life shouldn’t be reserved for the rich, the retired, or content creators with brand deals.
When not traveling, she is based in Denver, Colorado and loves to share the amazing things you can do, see, and experience (many of which are free!) in the Centennial state (which she feels absolutely blessed to be able to call home)
