Scenic flights over glaciers, black sand plains, braided rivers, volcanic landscapes and the Icelandic highlands.
Explore some of Iceland’s most remarkable landscapes on a scenic airplane tour from Skaftafell Terminal, beside Vatnajökull National Park.
From a short introduction to flightseeing to an extended journey across the highlands, our airplane tours allow you to cover a wide area and experience glaciers, lagoons, volcanic landscapes and remote regions from above.
A short scenic flight over glaciers, black sand plains, and Iceland’s highest peak.
A glacier flight over icefalls, crevasses, and dramatic glacier fronts.
A flight over black sand plains and ever-shifting braided glacial rivers.
A flight to the Laki crater chain over volcanic landscapes and moss-covered lava fields.
A flight over glacier lagoons, colorful mountains, and surrounding glacier landscapes.
A flight into the highlands, featuring colorful mountains and remote volcanic landscapes.
An extended flight covering glaciers, volcanoes, black sands, and remote highlands.
Our airplane tours depart from Skaftafell Terminal, providing direct access to Vatnajökull National Park and the surrounding highlands. Depending on the tour you choose, you may see:
Weather, visibility, light and seasonal conditions make every flight slightly different. Your pilot may adjust the route to provide the best possible experience under the conditions of the day.
Our scheduled airplane tours range from approximately 15 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Shorter flights focus on the glaciers, mountains and black sand plains closest to Skaftafell, while longer tours cover glacier lagoons, volcanic landscapes and more remote parts of the Icelandic highlands.
Our scheduled airplane tours do not include landings during the flight. The experience is focused on continuous scenic flying, allowing you to cover a wider area and see more of the landscape from above.
If you are looking for a tour with a scenic landing, explore our helicopter tours from Skaftafell.
All airplane tours depend on suitable weather, visibility and operating conditions. Routes may be adjusted when necessary, with safety always taking priority.
If conditions are unsuitable, we may offer another departure time or date. If we cancel your tour and cannot arrange a suitable alternative, you will receive a full refund.
We offer private aerial photography flights with flexible routes and timing. Our Cessna 207 has three openable windows designed to provide photographers with clear shooting opportunities.
Explore our aerial photography flights or contact us at info@flightseeing.is to discuss your project.
Private airplane flights and charters can be arranged according to your route, group size and travel plans. Flights from other airports in Iceland may also be possible by prior arrangement, depending on aircraft availability, weather and operational conditions.
Contact us at info@flightseeing.is to discuss your plans and receive a personalised proposal.
Compare the two experiences and find the option that best suits your plans.