Helicopter Tour · Reykjavik

12 offers 266.51€ – 2872.01€ 5.0 (10 reviews) Verified March 2026

How to choose

Helicopter tours from Reykjavík range from 266 € to 2,872 €, with flight times spanning 30 min to 6h. All 12 tours are open to everyone, no physical level required. Split the options into three buckets: short city overflights (30-50 min, 266-281 €) for a first aerial hit over Reykjavík and its coastline, mid-range volcanic and geothermal circuits (1h-1.5h, 397-577 €) covering hot springs, craters and lava fields around the Reykjanes peninsula, and premium deep-Iceland expeditions (2.5h-6h, 1,048-2,872 €) reaching glaciers, highland massifs like Kerlingarfjöll and the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. A standout combo: the Northern Lights boat pairing (4h, 356 €) delivers two natural phenomena in one booking. The single best decision filter is time: pick the longest flight your budget allows, because Iceland's most dramatic terrain sits well beyond the city limits.

12 offers available

Best value

Summit Helicopter Tour over Reykjavík City5.0 (3)

266.51€See offer

Top rated

Panoramic Helicopter Flight and Happy Hour on a Summit near Reykjavik5.0 (3)

280.99€See offer

Helicopter Flight and Northern Lights Boat Tour from Reykjavík

356.44€See offer

Panoramic Helicopter Flight over Geothermal Hot Springs from Reykjavík5.0 (1)

397.23€See offer

Scenic Helicopter Flight over the Volcanic Eruption Site5.0 (3)

425.28€See offer

Helicopter Flight to Glymur Waterfall & Hengill Volcano from Reykjavík

508.44€See offer

Helicopter Flight over Scenic Landscapes and Craters near Reykjanes

577.07€See offer

Scenic Helicopter Flight over Lava Fields and Glaciers from Reykjavík

1048.16€See offer

Our picks

Best entry rush

Summit Helicopter Tour over Reykjavík City

At 266 €, this 30-40 min city overflight is the lowest-cost way to get airborne over Reykjavík's coastline and rooftops.

266.51 €See offer

Best value for raw terrain

Helicopter Flight to Glymur Waterfall & Hengill Volcano from Reykjavík

508 € buys 1.5h over Glymur Waterfall and Hengill Volcano, two of Iceland's most dramatic natural landmarks in a single flight.

508.44 €See offer

Most intense single experience

Scenic Helicopter Flight over the Volcanic Eruption Site

Flying over an active volcanic eruption site for 425 € and 35 min puts live lava directly in your sightline, no other tour in the lineup matches that.

425.28 €See offer

Ultimate Iceland expedition

Scenic Helicopter Flight over Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon from Reykjavík

The Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon tour (2,872 €, up to 6h) is the longest flight available and covers the full spectrum of Iceland's extreme landscapes.

2872.01 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

What's the most intense visual moment on a helicopter tour from Reykjavík?

Flying over an active volcanic eruption site (425 €, 35 min) puts you directly above live lava flows, which most passengers rate as the single strongest sensory hit. The highland flight to Kerlingarfjöll (3h, 1,190 €) adds geothermal steam vents and glaciated peaks for sustained intensity over a longer stretch.

Can you combine a helicopter flight with another experience in one evening?

Yes. The Northern Lights combo tour (356 €) packages a helicopter flight with a dedicated boat tour, all departing from the same base in Reykjavík. Total time commitment is 4h, making it a full evening program.

What's the cheapest way to actually fly over Iceland's volcanoes?

The Summit Helicopter Tour over Reykjavík City starts at 266 €, but for volcanic terrain you need the eruption site flight at 425 €. That's the lowest entry point for genuine lava-field coverage, with a 35 min flight time.

Do I need any experience or fitness level to join a helicopter tour?

No experience or specific fitness is required. Every tour in this lineup lists 'Everybody welcome' as the physical level, from the 30 min city overflight to the 6h glacier lagoon expedition.

Which tour covers the most ground for the price?

The Glymur Waterfall and Hengill Volcano flight (508 €, 1.5h) hits two major landmarks in a single circuit. At roughly 339 € per hour of flight time, it sits among the better value ratios in the mid-range category.

Is the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon reachable by helicopter from Reykjavík in a day?

Yes. The Jökulsárlón tour runs up to 6h round-trip from Reykjavík and is priced at 2,872 €. It's the longest and most expensive option in the lineup, covering lava fields, glaciers and the famous iceberg lagoon in southeastern Iceland.

Best time to go

JJan

-1°148mm

FFeb

0°180mm

MMar

-1°98mm

AApr

3°97mm

MMay

8°96mm

JJun

10°166mm

JJul

12°92mm

AAug

11°112mm

SSep

9°187mm

OOct

5°111mm

NNov

0°88mm

DDec

1°178mm

Best time to go
Month	Temperature	Rainfall	Conditions
January	-1.5°C	148.1 mm	Poor
February	-0.4°C	179.9 mm	Poor
March	-0.8°C	98.3 mm	Possible
April	3°C	97.4 mm	Possible
May	7.6°C	95.6 mm	Possible
June	10.3°C	166.1 mm	Possible
July	11.8°C	92.4 mm	Good
August	11.3°C	112.2 mm	Possible
September	9.3°C	187.2 mm	Poor
October	5.1°C	111.2 mm	Possible
November	-0.3°C	87.5 mm	Possible
December	1.3°C	177.5 mm	Poor

PeakGoodPossiblePoorOff seasonMarch

Practical info

Equipment

All tours are open to every fitness level, but bring windproof and insulated layers regardless of season , temperatures at altitude in Iceland drop fast. For flights of 1.5h or more, add a neck pillow and sunglasses to reduce fatigue and glare from snow and ice.

Getting there

All tours depart from Norðurflug Helicopter Tours, Nauthólsvegur 58d, on the east side of Reykjavík Domestic Airport, roughly 10 min by car or taxi from central Reykjavík.

Coordinates : 64.1065°N, -21.7952°E