from Skaftafell Terminal

AIRPLANE TOURS

Airplane Tours from Skaftafell 

Lift off on a 15-minute flight from Skaftafell Terminal and get a thrilling first taste of Iceland from the air. This short local tour offers sweeping views of glaciers, Iceland’s highest peak, and black-sand plains — the perfect introduction to flightseeing.

 What to Expect
 - Fly over Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers, with their icy ridges spilling into the valley below.
 - Admire the slopes of Öræfajökull Volcano, Iceland’s tallest mountain.
 - Spot the summit of Hvannadalshnjúkur (2,110 m), Iceland’s highest peak.
 - Look out over sweeping black-sand plains and glacial riverbeds, shaped by floods and ice.
 - Return over Skaftafell’s rugged ridges before touching down.

Why Choose This Tour
Perfect if you’re short on time but don’t want to miss the chance to fly. This tour gives you a powerful snapshot of Skaftafell’s glaciers, Iceland’s highest peak, and black sands in just 15 minutes.

Scenic Skaftafell Airplane Tour — Glaciers, Peaks & Black Sands

Scenic Airplane flight around Skaftafell National Park

Take off from Skaftafell Terminal on a **30-minute flight** and experience Vatnajökull up close. Follow the glacier edges, soaring past fractured icefalls, winding valleys, and the dramatic calving fronts where icebergs break into shimmering lagoons. Fly above Svínafellsjökull - a spectacular outlet glacier featured in _Interstellar_, _Game of Thrones_, and _Batman Begins_ - before tracing the icy ridges back toward Skaftafell. 

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**What to Expect** 

- Fly into a glacier valley toward Skeiðarárjökull.
- Pass over Svínafellsjökull, one of Iceland’s most iconic filming locations, featured in Interstellar, Game of Thrones, and Batman Begins. Its jagged ice formations and dramatic glacier scenery have made it a favorite backdrop for Hollywood productions.
- Circle past the calving glacier fronts, where towering blocks of ice break off into shimmering waters.
- Take in sweeping views of Öræfajökull outlet glaciers before returning.

  
###### **Why Choose This Tour**

A short yet unforgettable journey into Iceland’s frozen wilderness. Perfect for travelers eager to see mighty glacier outlets, calving icebergs, and world-famous filming locations - all from the air.

Glacier Edge Airplane Tour — Icefalls & Calving Fronts 

Take off on a up to 45-minute flight from Skaftafell Terminal and discover the raw contrasts of Iceland’s south coast. From above, the vast black-sand plains of Skeiðarársandur and the intricate networks of braided glacial rivers create a living artwork, framed by towering glaciers and cliffs. 

  
###### **What to Expect** 

Fly over Skeiðarársandur, the world’s most extensive glacial outwash plain, shaped by volcanic eruptions and glacial floods. 

Trace the mesmerizing patterns of braided rivers as they wind their way toward the sea. 

Admire the dramatic cliffs of Lómagnúpur, one of Iceland’s most iconic landmarks, rising steeply from the plains. 

Pass by Skeiðarárjökull Glacier, where the ice meets the sands in a stark collision of natural forces. 

Enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic coastline before returning to Skaftafell. 

  
###### **Why Choose This Tour**

This flight showcases Iceland’s most striking natural contrasts: endless black sands, glacial rivers, towering cliffs, and massive glaciers.

  
> Please note that this is not a dedicated photo flight.  
> For information about our photography flights, contact us at [info@flightseeing.is](mailto:info@flightseeing.is).

Black Sands & Riverbeds Airplane Tour - Glacial Rivers & Skeiðarársandur 

Airplane tour over black sands and riverbeds from Skaftafell

Embark on a **up to 50-minute flight** from Skaftafell Terminal to the legendary Laki Crater chain. Formed during the catastrophic eruption of 1783–1784, this 25 km-long fissure carved hundreds of craters across the highlands. From above, you’ll trace Vatnajökull’s icy outlets, sweep over moss-covered lava flows, and admire rugged volcanic ridges - a vivid glimpse into Iceland’s fiery heart. 

  
###### **What to Expect** 

- Cross the outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, watching their icy tongues stretch into the lowlands.
- Fly above the vast Laki Crater chain, with its line of nearly 140 craters extending across the highlands.
- Admire the moss-covered lava fields and rugged volcanic scars that testify to Iceland’s fiery past.
- Pass over the dramatic Súlutindar peaks and surrounding ridges before turning back toward Skaftafell.

  
###### **Why Choose This Tour:** 

Perfect for travelers fascinated by Iceland’s volcanic history, this flight reveals the dramatic contrasts of ice and fire - from shimmering glaciers and vast crater chains to mossy lava fields born of one of Iceland’s most powerful eruptions.

Laki Craters and Surroundings Airplane Tour

Airplane Sightseeing flight over Laki craters and highland

Take off from Skaftafell Terminal on an **up to 50-minute flight** showcasing the dramatic contrasts of South Iceland. Glide above sparkling glacier lagoons, trace the icy tongues of Vatnajökull’s mighty glaciers, and admire Skaftafell’s colorful volcanic ridges - with views of Iceland’s highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur. This panoramic journey reveals Skaftafell’s hidden gems - a landscape shaped by fire and ice. 

  
###### **What to Expect** 

- Fly across Vatnajökull Glacier and several outlet glaciers, their crevassed ice stretching far into the lowlands.
- Look down at glacier lagoons, where icebergs drift across bright waters before making their way toward the sea.
- Admire the local colorful volcanic mountains of Skaftafell, formed by subglacial eruptions. Black basalt veins cut through pale palagonite ridges, creating vivid color contrasts unique to this area.
- Spot Hvannadalshnjúkur (2,110 m), Iceland’s highest peak, towering above the Öræfajökull ice cap.

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**Why Choose This Tour:** 

Discover Skaftafell’s most striking contrasts from above — glittering lagoons, sculpted glaciers, and the vivid volcanic mountains that frame Iceland’s highest summit. Perfect for travelers seeking a short but unforgettable overview of Iceland’s glacier heartland.

Lagoons, Glaciers & Colorful Mountains Airplane Tour — Skaftafell’s Peaks & Hidden Gems 

Airplane flight over glacier lagoons and Iceland's highest peak

Set out on an **up to 75-minute flight** from Skaftafell Terminal deep into Iceland’s remote highlands. Trace the icy tongues of Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers, soar across the vast Laki Crater chain, and approach the rainbow-colored rhyolite peaks of Landmannalaugar — famed for their vivid hues and geothermal hot springs. This highland circuit reveals Iceland’s raw contrasts, from glacial wilderness to volcanic wonder, all in one unforgettable journey. 

  
###### **What to Expect** 

- Cross the outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, with their fractured icefalls and sweeping tongues stretching into the lowlands.
- Fly above the Laki Crater chain, stretching nearly 25 km across the highlands — a vast fissure born from one of Iceland’s most significant eruptions.
- Continue inland to the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, painted in shades of red, green, yellow, and blue, surrounded by lava fields and hot springs.
- On your return, soar above highland canyons, glacial rivers, and volcanic ridges before descending back toward Skaftafell.

  
###### **Why Choose This Tour** 

Experience three of Iceland’s most extraordinary landscapes in a single flight. From shimmering glaciers and the vast Laki Crater chain to the rainbow-colored rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, this journey captures the essence of Iceland’s wild interior. Perfect for travelers who want to see the highlands’ most remote and colorful regions without hiking or long drives.

Landmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour — Glaciers, Crater Chains & Rainbow Mountains 

Airplane sightseeing flight over Landmannalaugar and the highland

Take off on the **ultimate up to 90-minute flight** from Skaftafell Terminal and witness Iceland’s full spectrum of natural wonders. Soar across Vatnajökull’s mighty glaciers, trace the vast Laki Crater chain, and admire the sweeping braided rivers and black-sand plains of Skeiðarársandur — before heading inland to the rainbow-colored rhyolite peaks of Landmannalaugar in the remote highlands. 

  
###### **What to Expect** 

- Cross the mighty Vatnajökull outlet glaciers, with fractured icefalls and icy tongues spilling into the lowlands.
- Fly over the Laki Crater chain, nearly 25 km long, created by Iceland’s largest recorded eruption in 1783–1784\.
- Admire the sweeping patterns of braided glacial rivers carving their way across Skeiðarársandur.
- Soar above Iceland’s vast black-sand plains, shaped by volcanic ash and glacial floods.
- See the colorful rhyolite peaks of Landmannalaugar, adding a highland jewel to your flightseeing adventure.

  
###### **Why Choose This Tour** 

Discover the best of Iceland in a single flight. From Vatnajökull’s towering glaciers and the vast Laki Crater chain to braided glacial rivers, sweeping black-sand plains, and the rainbow-colored peaks of Landmannalaugar, this is the most comprehensive Skaftafell flightseeing experience. Perfect for travelers who want to see Iceland’s greatest natural contrasts - from ice to fire, from ash to color - all in one unforgettable journey.