Reykjavik City helicopter flight
Reykjavik City helicopter flight
Reykjavik City helicopter flight
Reykjavik City helicopter flight
Reykjavik City helicopter flight
Reykjavik City helicopter flight

Reykjavik City helicopter flight

Flight duration

15 minutes

Departure location

Reykjavik Airport
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Price

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation, up to 48 hours on beforehand!

Availability

365 days, 06.00 - 07:00 (Private)

Type

Helicopter

A short-and-sweet exploration of Reykjavik's vibrant cityscape and the mountains that surround the world’s northernmost capital. As we take off smoothly from the airport, you'll see how quickly the city gets smaller and smaller beneath us. Enjoy the beautiful sight of the vast blue ocean that hugs the city shore and catch sight of the small islands scattered in the distance. From above you'll gaze over quaint and colourful settlements that sprawl out in the distance and into the vast Arctic and beyond.

Highlights

Hallgrímskirkja

Hallgrímskirkja

Harpa Concert Hall

Harpa Concert Hall

Route

This is an impression of the flight route.

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Things to know

Weight restrictions

Total weight 1-3 passengers 240 kg
Total weight 1-4 passengers 340 kg
Max weight front seat 85 kg
Max weight back seats 120 kg

What do I bring?

Please bring your boarding pass and a valid ID Plenty of room on your memory card and/or phone for photos. Please note: Selfie sticks, especially extendable ones, are a safety hazard and are not permitted on our flights

What to wear?

We recommend to wear comfortable outdoor snow clothing with covered shoes (sneakers or trainers are fine) or hiking boots. Bring sunglasses and a bottle of water. Check with the operator if you are unsure of what to wear. It won't be cold on board so layered clothing suitable for the season is recommended

Languages for guided flights

Icelandic, English

Children

Children under the age of 2 can join on your lap for free (only on private flights) Children from 2-11 years get a 25% discount

Children

Children under the age of 2 can join on your lap for free (only on private flights).

Children

Children from 2-11 years get a 25% discount - email us.

Free cancellation

Cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before departure

CO2 Neutral

We fly 100% CO2 neutral

Weather

In case of bad weather we will contact you at least 2 hours before the flight

Wheelchair accessible

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Questions

Go to the frequently asked questions

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Hellisheidi helicopter flight

Reykjavik Airport

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Reykjavik Summit helicopter flight

Reykjavik Airport

This tour will leave you feeling more acquainted to Reykjavik and Iceland and it's majestic landscape. We fly over Reykjavik's vibrant city and the mountains that surround the world’s northernmost capital. Land on a nearby summit where you'll have the chance to capture a silent panorama of the vast blue ocean that hugs the city shore and catch sight of the small islands scattered in the distance. You'll see the crumbling mountains behind you that, with their grandeur, might simply take your breath away... as well as the steaming volcanic hillsides that give this “Smokey Bay” its nickname. From the top of the mountain you'll gaze over quaint and colourful settlements that sprawl out in the distance and into the vast Arctic and beyond. The total duration of the tour is 40-45 minutes. 15-20 minute guided helicopter flight and a 15 minute landing on a nearby mountain.

80-120 minutes

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Volcano and Glacier helicopter flight

Reykjavik Airport

On our most spectacular tour we overfly Þórsmörk Nature Reserve and land on Fimmvörðuháls's volcanic crater. We also fly above the infamous, and now dormant, Eyjafjallajökull Glacier Volcano whose eruption in 2010 became global news. From the top we head down its glacier tongue Gígjökull, that was split in half by hot melting lava. And if we're lucky we might even catch a glimpse of Iceland's most active volcano- Hekla, and the Westman Islands. En route back to Reykjavik we follow the black lava sand beach that stretches hundreds of kilometers along the South Coast of Iceland. The black sand beach is a vast expanse of volcanic material laid bare by the endless tides of the ocean. As we continue back to Reykjavík we soar over lava fields, explore craters, and fly over the Hengill geothermal area to get a better idea of how power plants harness geothermal heat to provide clean, sustainable energy. The total duration of the tour is 2-2,5 hours. 80-120 minute guided helicopter flight and a 15 minute landing at a scenic location.

40-60 minutes

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Þingvellir helicopter flight

Reykjavik Airport

Setting off from the urban views of Reykjavik, we will catch a glimpse of Esja, the mountain just next to the city border. En route we'll see the highest waterfall in Iceland - Glymur. It is a popular hiking area but nothing beats the view you get from a helicopter! Next, the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Þingvellir National Park, with its absolutely magical culture and nature. Besides being a sacred place for all Icelandic people, and an important part of the country's history - it is a once in a lifetime experience to see it from the sky. We continue our flight to the geothermal area of the old Hengill volcano. We land in a valley that has natural hot springs, mud pots, and is only accessible by a helicopter (or few hours hike of course!). In this remote area, you can feel the true essence of Icelandic nature - just how Mother Earth made it. The total duration of the tour is 65-85 minutes. 40-60 minute guided helicopter flight and a 15 minute landing by a remote geothermal area on an old volcano.

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