Helicopter Tour · Reykjavik
How to choose
Helicopter tours from Reykjavík range from 267 € to 13,412 €, 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, 267-281 €) for a first aerial hit over Reykjavík and its coastline, mid-range volcanic and geothermal circuits (1h-1.5h, 506-663 €) covering hot springs, craters and lava fields around the Reykjanes peninsula, and premium deep-Iceland expeditions (2.5h-6h, 1,190-13,412 €) 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.
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Our picks
Summit Helicopter Tour over Reykjavík City
At 267 €, this 30 to 40 min city overflight is the lowest-cost way to get airborne over Reykjavík's coastline and rooftops.
Helicopter Flight to Glymur Waterfall & Hengill Volcano from Reykjavík
663 € buys 1.5h over Glymur Waterfall and Hengill Volcano, two of Iceland's most dramatic natural landmarks in a single flight.
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.
Scenic Helicopter Flight over Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon from Reykjavík
The Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon tour (13,412 €, up to 6h) is the longest flight available and covers the full spectrum of Iceland's extreme landscapes.
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 267 €, 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 (663 €, 1.5h) hits two major landmarks in a single circuit. At roughly 442 € 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 13,412 €. 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
| 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 |
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.
See also
Helicopter Tour elsewhere
Other activities in Reykjavik
Updated September 2026