4 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 $329Best value

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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