I flew Icelandair for the first time. My $850 round-trip ticket didn't include snacks, but I would definitely fly with the airline again.

Icelandair is located in terminal seven of JFK. I paid $852.65 for my round-trip economy ticket. Flights are usually bit cheaper, but I booked my ticket just a month before my scheduled departure date.

I didn't check a bag for my five-day trip to Iceland. While I've taken the same suitcase aboard many flights without issue, Icelandair only allows carry-on bags no larger than 21.6 inches tall, 15.7 inches wide, and 7.8 inches deep.

Thankfully, my carry-on made it to Iceland and I wasn't charged any extra fees.

Saga Premium seats include two checked bags, Wi-Fi, and complimentary meals among other perks. As I walked past, I noticed that the seats also featured pillows, blankets, bottles of water, and small amenity kits.

I sat by the window in a row of three seats. The flight was only about two-thirds full, perhaps because it was so late at night. The middle seat in my row remained empty, which left me with more space than I'd anticipated.

"That's how we want you to feel," the sign read. I appreciated the introductory Icelandic language lesson.

I don't usually feel too cramped in airplane seats since I'm not very tall, but I felt I was able to stretch my legs as I settled in for the five-and-a-half hour flight with 32 inches of legroom in economy. The Saga Premium seats feature 40 inches of legroom.

Located about a 20-minute drive from Keflavík Airport, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of Iceland's most recognizable and iconic attractions. I planned for it to be my first stop when I landed, and seeing the footage of its mineral-rich waters made me even more eager to visit.

When the cabin crew dimmed the lights for our departure, the orange lighting reminded me of the lava one might see during an eruption of one of Iceland's many volcanoes.

Flight attendants served complimentary non-alcoholic drinks like soda and coffee, but all snacks and food had to be purchased in economy. The cost of the menu items ranged from 500 ISK, or $3.72, to 1300 ISK, or $9.68. Icelandair's official website notes that passengers are welcome to bring their own food on board, which I did.

Icelandair offered foods like pizza, chili, chicken soup, and various sandwiches for purchase in addition to the traditional Icelandic pastry. Made with oats and jam, hjónabandssæla is served at Icelandic weddings but is also widely available at bakeries across the country, the Reykjavík Grapevine reported.

Icelandair had a wide selection of movies available, but I opted to recline my seat back and try to sleep through the flight since I'd be landing in the morning. I found the seats to be fairly comfortable. The empty seat next to me also helped me find a suitable sleeping position.

My flight landed at around 9 a.m. local time in Iceland, a few minutes earlier than our scheduled arrival time.

As I stepped off the plane, I saw shuttles transporting people to and from airport gates. I was able to walk straight into the terminal to go through customs.

When I landed, the weather in Iceland was in the 50s with an overcast sky and a light drizzle. I got lucky with a few perfectly sunny days during my trip, but for the most part, the weather stayed a bit chilly.

I was impressed by Icelandair's punctuality, and I appreciated the nods to Iceland's language and culture on the flight. I would definitely book another flight on the airline, this time with a smaller suitcase and a few extra snacks.