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15 Best Helicopter Tours In Reykjavik

Reykjavik’s best days out.

The 15 helicopter tours travellers book the most, and what each one is actually like on the day. Run times, prices and the operator behind every trip, in one place.

15 Best Helicopter Tours In Reykjavik

From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour - The 40 minutes that feel like a front-row seat to Iceland’s new volcano era
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From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

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1.From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

40-minute helicopter tour from Reykjavik over Reykjanes lava fields, crater views, and Mount Esja and Faxafloi Bay from above.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Enjoyed the experience and our pilot Laura was the best. Highly recommend her as was a very experienced and a positive pilot with a smile. Although we were a bit disappointed we missed the Lava flowing by 14 days we still had a fun time walking on the old lava remains from the previous flow.…”

500 reviews40 minFrom $577by GlacierHeli

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1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour - Power Plants in the Sky: Understanding Iceland’s Geothermal Engine
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1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

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Helicopter Tour with Mountain Summit Landing from Reykjavik - The small-group setup (and why it helps)
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Helicopter Tour with Mountain Summit Landing from Reykjavik

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3.Helicopter Tour with Mountain Summit Landing from Reykjavik

Small-group Reykjavik helicopter flight with a Mt. Esja summit landing, weather-dependent timing, and bird’s-eye city sights.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic adventure to volcano summit with amazing views of the geothermal reactors for power with the water coming out of the ground boiling. Truly amazing to see and touch the not boiling ones. Such a great trip on a beautiful clear day with perfect visibility.”

243 reviews30 to 45 minutes (approx.)From $329.35by Nordurflug Helicopter Tours

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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík - Helicopter Flight Details: 35–45 Minutes, Small Seating, and Multiple Departures
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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

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Helicopter Flight Over Geothermal Landscapes from Reykjavik - Meeting up at Nordurflug and getting ready to fly
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Helicopter Flight Over Geothermal Landscapes from Reykjavik

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5.Helicopter Flight Over Geothermal Landscapes from Reykjavik

A small-group helicopter flight from Reykjavik over geothermal craters, steam vents, and lava fields, with a remote landing stop.

★ 5.0

“Provided a birdseye view of Reykjavik then landed next to a geothermal hotpot and finally provided a birdseye view of a crater. Great viewing and great pilot.”

154 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $514.18by Nordurflug Helicopter Tours

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Reykjavik: Panoramic Helicopter Flight with Summit Landing - The Reykjavik Route You’ll Actually See: Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, and the President’s Area
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Reykjavik: Panoramic Helicopter Flight with Summit Landing

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6.Reykjavik: Panoramic Helicopter Flight with Summit Landing

Take a 40-minute helicopter flight over Reykjavik, then land on a mountain summit for panoramic city photos, including Harpa and Hallgríms Church.

★ 4.4

“Amazing experience. In the air for around 30 minutes in total and 15 on top of the mountain to take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Nothing like flying in a plane, much more comfortable and less scary. The pilot was very calm and even had a joke about on the way back”

86 reviews40 minFrom $321by Nordurflug Helicopter Tours

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Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Site - Timing reality check: 35 to 45 minutes is the whole point
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Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Site

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7.Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Site

Helicopter from Reykjavik over Reykjanes volcano zones, possible landing, pilot geology tips, and coffee/tea for up to 6 people.

★ 5.0

“Once in a lifetime chance to see an erupting volcano! The pilot circled the volcano from multiple angles so everyone seated inside got a great view of the flowing lava. The staff was great. Thanks for the ride!”

68 reviews35 to 45 minutes (approx.)From $524.95by Nordurflug Helicopter Tours

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Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area - The Flight Path Starts With Glymur, Iceland’s Big Waterfall
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Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area

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From Reykjavik: Fire And Ice Helicopter Tour with 2 Landings - The flight approach: Glymur and big-scale views without the hike
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From Reykjavik: Fire And Ice Helicopter Tour with 2 Landings

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9.From Reykjavik: Fire And Ice Helicopter Tour with 2 Landings

From Reykjavik, land on a glacier and Hengill geothermal area by helicopter, with Glymur and Þingvellir views in 2 hours.

★ 4.9

“Incredible experience, well worth the money. Guides were excellent. I was extremely anxious about being in a helicopter but it was nothing to be anxious about at all, had a fantastic time and would book again.”

57 reviewsFrom $867by GlacierHeli & Tourismiceland

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Private Reykjavik Helicopter Flight: Reykjanes Peninsula and Volcanic Landscapes

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10.Private Reykjavik Helicopter Flight: Reykjanes Peninsula and Volcanic Landscapes

A private Reykjavik helicopter flight over Reykjanes Peninsula geothermal fields, lava terrain, and colored lakes with pilot narration.

★ 5.0

“Our pilot was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. He showed us Icelandic landscape features as we could never have seen them from the ground. We have already recommended this tour to a fellow traveler.”

47 reviews1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $3,954.02by Nordurflug Helicopter Tours

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Reykjavik: 45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour - Reykjanes Peninsula: Where Sundhnúkahraun Takes Center Stage
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Reykjavik: 45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

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11.Reykjavik: 45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

A 45-minute helicopter flight over Reykjanes Peninsula’s newest lava fields, including Sundhnúkahraun, with English guidance from Reykjavik.

★ 4.6

“We had an awesome experience and would highly recommend this activity! The pilot/guide was very informative sharing information on the volcano activity and Iceland. The helicopter ride was wonderful. We will do this again when we are next in Iceland!”

45 reviewsFrom $624by Atlantsflug / Flightseeing

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ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik - Pickup, Gear, and the One Paper You Need
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ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik

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12.ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik

Quad bike up Reykjavik Peak and then fly over the city by helicopter, with a planned photo landing when conditions allow.

★ 4.8

“En el helicóptero no hubo opción lamentablemente el día que lo contraté, pero gracias a eso tuvieron disponibilidad otro día que yo también estaba disponible y además con mejora y en los quads los 2 guías super agradables y me dieron también la posibilidad de hacer otra mejora, asique fue mejor imposible. Volvería a hacer…”

37 reviews5 - 6 hoursFrom $500by Safari Quads - Reykjavik

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Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes - Fagradalsfjall, Meradalir, and Litli Hrutur: 2021–2023 from Above
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Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes

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13.Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes

Private helicopter over Reykjanes volcanoes, lava fields, Reykjavik and seabird cliffs. 40–50 minutes for up to 4.

★ 5.0

“Very smooth and safe ride over lava fields and volcano craters. Also beautiful coast line and mountains. The pilot Matt was super friendly and did a great job. Made our trip to Iceland complete.”

37 reviews40 to 50 minutes (approx.)From $1,990.00by Volcano Heli - Iceland Helicopter Tours

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ATV & Helicopter Adventure Tour from Reykjavik - The 9:00 Pickup and What Your Morning Rhythm Feels Like
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ATV & Helicopter Adventure Tour from Reykjavik

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14.ATV & Helicopter Adventure Tour from Reykjavik

ATV quad biking plus a Reykjavik summit helicopter ride with a mountain-top landing. A fast, action-packed 5-hour combo tour.

★ 5.0

“4 stars for the ATV - they were amazing and on time. Loved the trail ride. Only issue was the driver took us back to the hotel instead of to the helicopter. We had to remind him that they were supposed to transfer us to the helicopter. 1 star for the helicopter - what was…”

24 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $489.00by Safari Quads

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Helicopter tour from Reykjavik: Hengill Area with at site landing - Hengill geothermal landing: the part you’ll remember
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Helicopter tour from Reykjavik: Hengill Area with at site landing

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