15 Helicopter Flights in Iceland to Build a Day Around

1.New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 500 reviews · 40 min · from $577Our pick

Fly with GlacierHeli from Ace FBO Reykjavik toward Litli Hrutur, Geldingadalir, Fagradalsfjall, and Grindavik. Your English-speaking pilot, sometimes Laura, Tamas, or another experienced crew member, circles the volcanic area for clear views. A landing on old lava may happen when conditions allow, but active lava is never guaranteed.

“Awesome tour of the recent volcanic area. The pilot was very knowledgeable about the area and the history of the previous eruptions.”

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2.1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 263 reviews · 1 hour · from $479

Fly with Norðurflug from Reykjavik Domestic Airport over colorful mountains, lava fields, craters, hot springs, and geothermal power plants. Your English-speaking pilot explains the sights, then lands for about 15 minutes beside a remote geothermal area. The small group fits up to six people, and exact departure time depends on weather and availability.

“It was amazing and spectacular!’ Max was a very nice pilot and tourguide. If your hesitating… go for it, it’s wonderful!”

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3.Helicopter Tour with Mountain Summit Landing from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $329Top rated

Fly with Nordurflug from Reykjavik Domestic Airport over the city, Faxafloi Bay, and nearby mountains. Your pilot, often including Max or Jan, chooses a safe summit landing based on local weather. After about 15 minutes on the mountain, fly back over Harpa, Perlan, and Hallgrimskirkja. The full outing usually lasts 30 to 45 minutes.

“Amazing! Expensive but worth it! Thetr were 6 passengers in all in the helicopter. 2 in the front and 4 in the back. We choose the landing one so after a stop on the mountain we all switched over. There was no bad seats really you could see it all. The ride was amazing over land and sea with amazing views then when he went up the mountain and stopped that was something else! Views were something else.”

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4.Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 35 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $592

Fly with GlacierHeli from Reykjavík over the Reykjanes Peninsula and recent eruption sites. Expect a small helicopter group, views of the capital and Faxaflói Bay, and, when conditions allow, a landing near a lava field or crater. Pilots such as Laura, Robert, Oliver, and Aleksander have been praised for smooth flying and clear explanations.

“great experience. although the volcano had stopped, we still got some amazing views of the past eruption. .”

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5.Helicopter Flight Over Geothermal Landscapes from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $514

Fly from Reykjavik Domestic Airport with Nordurflug over craters, lava fields, geysers, and Hengill’s geothermal area. The roughly one-hour trip includes a 15-minute stop near Hveragerdi, where you can see warm geothermal activity up close. Flights are small-group, weather dependent, and led by pilots such as Yohana, Luca, or Julius.

“Our pilot wolf 🐺 was amazing. Truely beautiful sights.. It was my husband's first flight and he love it. Worth every penny.”

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6.Panoramic Helicopter Flight with Summit Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 86 reviews · 40 min · from $321Best value

Take a 30 to 45-minute helicopter flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport with an English-speaking pilot and audio guide. Fly above Hallgríms Church, Harpa Concert Hall, colorful rooftops, and the presidential residence, then land on a nearby mountain for about 15 minutes of photos and wide views. Groups are limited to six people.

“Max our pilot was amazing! Such an amazing experience would definitely recommend doing once you visit Iceland!”

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7.Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 35 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $524

From Norðurflug’s Reykjavík base, you’ll take a 35 to 45 minute helicopter flight over the Reykjanes Peninsula. Your pilot explains the recent eruptions, craters, lava fields and steam vents, with a landing near an eruption site when restrictions and weather allow. Groups are limited to six people, and coffee or tea is included.

“Wolfe and staff were absolutely amazing. Pilots were constantly in contact with each other to ensure safe distance. Wolfe was knowledge...and charming.”

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8.Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $953

Meet your English-speaking pilot at Reykjavik Domestic Airport for a 1-hour-40-minute to 2-hour flight over Glymur, Þingvellir, Mount Esja, Whale Fjord, and more. Land on Þórisjökull glacier for snow play, then at Hengill’s geothermal valley for close views of hot springs and mud pots. Groups are limited to six.

“La excursión nos ha encantado, tiene de todo, lugares inaccesible y hermosos, a sido espectacular ❣️ además el piloto a sido un auténtico crack a los mandos del helicóptero 🚁 mil gracias 😊🫂”

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9.Fire And Ice Helicopter Tour with 2 Landings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $867

Take a small-group helicopter flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Þórisjökull Glacier and the Hengill Geothermal Area. You’ll fly over Glymur, Þingvellir, and Iceland’s tectonic rift, then land twice for photos, snow, steaming mud pots, and wide mountain views. The flight is in English and limited to six people.

“Incredible views. The glacier alone would have been enough. It is quite a splurge but worth every penny!”

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10.45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · from $624

Take a 45-minute helicopter flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to the Reykjanes Peninsula. Your English-speaking pilot points out old lava fields, the 2021 to 2022 Fagradalsfjall and Geldingadalir craters, and Sundhnúkahraun, the March 2024 eruption site. The small group is limited to five people, but visible lava depends on nature and weather.

“The experience was AMAZING!!! The pilot was very informative and kind. Showed us all a many times the active volcano which was of course our highlight of the experience. The only downside I can say is when we went to the meetup location the door was locked and no one was inside the building for over 30min. We went to other locations looking around for help and eventually we found a kind gentleman to let us sit in another part of the building until the reception lady came back. Our flight time was 11:45 so it wasn’t too early in the dayRead more”

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11.ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $500

Ride a two-seat ATV from Reykjavik to Lake Hafravatn and Reykjavik Peak, then fly above the city and land on a mountain for photographs. Safari Quads supplies the gear, guide, pickup, and helicopter tour. Bring a driver’s license if you want to drive, and plan your own return from the airport.

“En el helicóptero no hubo opción lamentablemente el día que lo contraté, pero gracias a eso tuvieron disponibilidad otro día que yo también estaba disponible y además con mejora y en los quads los 2 guías super agradables y me dieron también la posibilidad de hacer otra mejora, asique fue mejor imposible. Volvería a hacer ambas, son unas experiencias increibles.”

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12.Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 40 to 50 minutes (approx.)

Take a private helicopter flight for up to four people from Reykjavik with pilots such as Julian or Matt. You will see recent Fagradalsfjall, Meradalir, and Litli Hrutur eruption sites, Reykjanes lava fields, Keilir, coastal cliffs, nesting seabirds, and downtown Reykjavik. Flights depend on good weather.

“Very smooth and safe ride over lava fields and volcano craters. Also beautiful coast line and mountains. The pilot Matt was super friendly and did a great job. Made our trip to Iceland complete.”

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13.ATV & Helicopter Adventure Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $489

Safari Quads picks you up near central Reykjavik for a one-hour guided ATV ride through countryside and mountain trails. You then transfer to Norðurflug for a Reykjavik Summit helicopter flight, including a mountain landing when weather allows. Guides provide helmets, overalls, gloves, masks, and rain gear. A driver’s license is required to drive.

“Great tour combo, we were picked up near the hotel and supplied with all the gear needed for keeping warm and dry on the quads. Our guide Damos was great and we were on some off road trails and got a nice view of the city. Then they brought us to the helicopter base. Awesome one hour flight in a nice helicopter with very good pilot. Flew over the Blue Lagoon, Reykjavík, the recent volcano and lava fields and landed on an old lava field. Great experience!”

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14.Helicopter tour from Reykjavik: Hengill Area with at site landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $599

From Reykjavik Domestic Airport, fly over Hellisheiði, Bláfjöll, and Iceland’s geothermal power plants before landing in the Hengill area for about 25 minutes. You’ll walk near a thermal pond, enjoy wide views, and return by helicopter. Groups are limited to five, with fuel and landing fees included.

“The views were amazing from all of the seats. It was great to walk around a thermal pond and the area we landed also had great views”

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15.Helicopter Tour to Hengill with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $529

Join GlacierHeli at Ace FBO Reykjavík for a 50 to 70 minute flight over Hellisheiði, Hengill, Bláfjöll, and nearby geothermal areas. An English-speaking pilot or guide explains Reykjavik, volcanoes, and the countryside before landing for about 15 minutes beside steaming geothermal features. Groups are limited to five people.

“Laura is friendly and professional guide, she shared a lot of useful and interesting information relating to volcanos. Highly recommended”

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