Iceland
The Best Helicopter Tours in Iceland
Ranked, reviewed and price-checked — 12 Iceland helicopter tours compared, starting from $316.
Why fly over Iceland?
Iceland's landscape was sculpted by fire and ice — and a helicopter is the only practical way to see both in a single afternoon. Tours from Reykjavík fly over the Reykjanes Peninsula's young lava fields and the volcanic systems of Fagradalsfjall and Geldingadalir, with optional landings on glacial plateaus such as Langjökull or Þórisjökull. Longer tours reach the geothermal heart of the highlands, the steaming Hveravellir hot springs and the rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar. Because so much of Iceland's interior is roadless, helicopters reach in 30 minutes places that would take days on foot. Pilots are also some of the most experienced in Europe, regularly supporting search-and-rescue and volcanic monitoring missions.
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Our Picks
Top 8 helicopter tours in Iceland
Ranked by review score, traveller volume and route quality.
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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík
4.7 (202) 35 minDiscover Iceland’s newest volcanic eruption site on a thrilling helicopter tour over the Reykjanes Peninsula, where dramatic lava fields and crater formations tell the story of recent eruptions. Altho
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Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area
4.8 (73) 1 hr 40 minThe Tales of Fire and Ice Tour brings together our most iconic aerial experiences, crowned with two unforgettable landings, one on a glacier and another at the Hengill Geothermal Area. Please not tha
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Private Reykjavik Helicopter Flight: Reykjanes Peninsula and Volcanic Landscapes
4.9 (50) 1 hrSoar above the lunar-like landscape of Reykjanes peninsula on a 1hour helicopter tour! Focusing on the peninsula’s volcanic features, the flight takes in sights of the geothermal field of Seltún and t
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Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes
5.0 (38) 40 minWitness the eruption sites from a bird's eye view on our thrilling helicopter tour. Explore the lava fields and craters, as well as the Reykjanes peninsula. See the surrounding mountains and the city
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Helicopter tour from Reykjavik: Hengill Area with at site landing
4.9 (15) 50 minWe whisk you on a magical journey across the Hellisheiði plateau; Iceland’s most active volcanic area. Flying over the lava-covered fields interspersed with bright basalt mountains, steaming hot sprin
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Helicopter Tour: Reykjavik City with landing at Mount Esja
5.0 (9) 25 minMount Esja Iceland is a mountain range formed by volcanic activity eons ago and is a sight to behold when gazed down from above. Also, it's the closest tourist destination to Reykjavík. From the panor
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Private Helicopter Tour - Volcanoes and Glaciers in Iceland
5.0 (5) 2 hrTake to the skies for a private helicopter adventure across Iceland’s legendary volcanic landscapes and glaciers. Your aerial journey begins above the Reykjanes Peninsula, a hotspot of volcanic activ
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Helicopter Tour over the Reykjanes Volcano Area from Reykjavik
5.0 (4) 45 minExplore the volcanic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula from the air on this scenic helicopter experience from Reykjavík. Your flight takes you over the peninsula’s most recent eruption zone, wher
How we ranked these Iceland helicopter tours
- Operator safety record. All featured operators meet FAA/CAA Part 135 standards with verified insurance and pilot experience.
- Verified traveller reviews. Ratings weight both score and review volume, so a 4.9 from 800 travellers ranks above a 5.0 from 12.
- Route quality. Priority goes to flights with the most iconic landmarks, longest in-air time and best window views.
- Value for money. Price-per-minute and inclusions (transfers, photos, meals) factor into the final rank.
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