Scenic flights across glaciers, highlands and black sand plains in South Iceland.
Discover Iceland from above with scenic flights departing from Skaftafell at the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. Airplane tours explore the highlands, black sand plains and braided rivers, while helicopter experiences offer close-up views of glaciers and mountain landscapes, often with the option to land.
Not sure which type of flight to choose? Learn more about the differences between helicopter vs airplane tours in Iceland.
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.
A helicopter flight along glacier edges, icefalls, and deep glacier valleys.
A helicopter flight over glaciers with a scenic landing near the glacier.
A helicopter journey to the Laki craters with a landing in the remote highlands.
A helicopter flight over black sand plains and braided rivers, with a remote landing
A helicopter flight over glaciers, lagoons, and colorful terrain, with a scenic landing.
A helicopter journey into the highlands, featuring colorful mountains and a remote landing.
The most complete helicopter journey from Skaftafell, with two scenic landings.
We also offer selected experiences in collaboration with local guides, including ice cave visits and glacier hikes. These experiences are available on request and can be arranged by email.
Combine the thrill of flying with the wonder of exploring a natural ice cave. Fly above Vatnajökull’s shimmering expanse and land near the ice cave for a guided exploration of its crystal-blue interior.
Experience the thrill of flight and glacier exploration in one adventure. tour, soar over Vatnajökull’s icy ridges before landing for a guided glacier hike amid spectacular frozen terrain.
If you would like to understand the experience in more detail, you can explore our guides to helicopter and airplane tours in Iceland.
