4 Sightseeing Flights Tours in Iceland That Are Worth the Daylight

1.Ultimate Airplane Sightseeing Flight from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $711Our pick

From Skaftafell Terminal, a pilot takes you over Iceland’s largest glacier, Grímsvötn volcano, Lakagígar’s mossy craters, Highland lakes, colorful mountains, and braided riverbeds. The flight lasts about 90 minutes, carries no more than five people, and returns to the airstrip. Weather can shorten or cancel the route.

“Excellent Experience would recommend to anyone. No Pictures can ever show you how amazing the views are from above such a beautiful country. Our kids said this is the highlight of their trip! And there were a lot of amazing places The staff and pilot were excellent and very accommodating and would highly recommend using them if you want to see Skaftafell and the Largest glacier in Iceland”

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2.Skaftafell Nature Reserve: Highlights Scenic Airplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 15 min · from $174Best value

You’ll check in at Skaftafell Terminal, meet your English-speaking pilot, and take a 15-minute flight over Skeiðarársandur, glacial riverbeds, Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers, Skaftafell’s green hills, and Hvannadalshnjúkur. With no more than five people, the flight offers broad views without a large group.

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3.Airplane Sightseeing flight over Laki craters and highland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $440Top rated

From Skaftafell Airport, you’ll take an approximately 50-minute flight over Lakagígar, Vatnajökull, Skeiðarárjökull, and Skaftafell National Park. The pilot points out volcanic and glacial features from above. Flights carry no more than five people, but weather can change the route or require a new date.

“This was definitely the best experience we had in Iceland! Seeing all its marvelous sceneries from above, with such helpful, flexible and kind crew was the highlight of our trip. Would recommend to everyone!”

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4.Airplane tour over black sands and riverbeds from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $411

Meet your pilot at Skaftafell Terminal for a 45-minute sightseeing flight over black sand beaches, glacier-fed riverbeds, and Skeiðarársandur. Flights carry no more than five people, with several departure times offered each day. If an icy runway prevents the plane from flying, a helicopter replacement may be offered.

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