Glacier Edge Helicopter Tour from Skaftafell with Landing
by Atlantsflug · Helicopter & flightseeing · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón
- Fine on your own
- Luxury
from €674.62 per person
Next departure: Thu 22 Oct
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Duration
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Öræfi
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Skaftafell Terminal - Tour Center
Skaftafell Terminal - Tour Center, Öræfi
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
09:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:00 …
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before
About this experience
Take off from Skaftafell Terminal on this up to 60-minute helicopter tour in Iceland and explore the edges of Vatnajökull from both the air and the ground. This experience combines a scenic flight over glaciers with a landing at a remote location near the glacier.
What to ExpectAfter departure, your pilot will guide the route based on weather and visibility, flying along Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers and through surrounding valleys. You’ll see icefalls, crevasses, and glacier ridges from above before heading to a carefully selected landing area chosen for its views and conditions.
The landing takes place at a scenic location close to the glacier, where you can step out, take photos, and experience the stillness of the landscape from the ground. The exact landing site varies depending on conditions, but always offers clear views of the surrounding glacier environment.
You may see:
- Svínafellsjökull and Skaftafellsjökull glaciers
- Icefalls and glacier ridges
- Öræfajökull volcanic glacier and surrounding peaks
- Scenic landing area near the glacier
This tour combines the perspective of a helicopter flight with the experience of stepping out into the landscape. It’s ideal for those who want both aerial views and time on the ground in a remote glacier setting.
Description from the operator, Atlantsflug. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Skaftafell
- Svínafellsjökull
- Skaftafellsjökull
- Skeiðarájökull
- Kjós
- Núpsstaðaskógur
Included
- Up to a 60-minute pilot-guided helicopter tour (approx. 40 minutes flight time)
- 1 scenic landing near the glacier
- Free parking at Skaftafell Terminal
- Coffee or tea after the flight
Good to know
We recommend wearing closed, sturdy shoes and dressing in warm, layered clothing suitable for changing weather conditions.
- Minimum passengers: 4 per departure. You’re welcome to book with fewer — we’ll try to combine your booking with other guests. If the minimum isn’t reached, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Flights and landings are always dependent on weather and safety conditions. Routes and departure times may vary accordingly.
- Landings are only performed when deemed safe by the pilot, and locations may vary.
- Flight duration may vary slightly depending on conditions and aircraft, while maintaining the overall experience.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is wind and visibility — flights are grounded well below the limits you would guess. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Atlantsflug decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Why this one and not the cheaper one?
The nearest cheaper Glacier Edge Airplane Tour from Skaftafell from Atlantsflug is €201 — €474 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.
| Atlantsflug · €675 | Atlantsflug · €201 | |
|---|---|---|
| How long it runs | 1 hour | 30 minutes |
The €474 buys you 0.5 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Why we list it
Atlantsflug is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Atlantsflug
Read all 444 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I truly think this was the best experience/activity that we did on Iceland. It was a gift for my Wife on her birthday and I think this was a bullseye! Absolutely phenomenal experience and breathtaking views. We did not get a proper weather, it was a bit windy, cloudy and pouring some light rain - due to those circumstances we had a risk of cancelling the flight, but at least after 1-2h wait as they suggested us, the sky got a bit better and we got an opportunity to fly for a smaller package of 30 minutes as Atlantsflug suggested us the day before the trip (with a refund from the package that we have chosen, which was also super nice! ❤️). On top of that I'd like to thank you again Palmi - our great pilot that just make our flight experience absolutely stunning. Safe and enjoyable flight! I do think this activity should be an obligation on the Iceland to-do list. Definitely recommend!
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
This was an amazing experience all round. We chose to see the Vatnajokull Glacier from the air and were not disappointed. The welcome on arrival from Malina was great with a free drink. We were in a Cessna plane with 3 others and all of us had window seats. Magnus the pilot was knowledgeable regarding the glacier and its formation. We were lucky with the weather as visibility was superb. Later that day we saw part of the glacier up close on a glacier hike. A great time with a professional & friendly organisation. I would highly recommend this experience.
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
A highlight of our trip! Unforgettable experience! Very helpful and polite lady at the desk in the terminal and super pilot. Beautiful views, lovely people- I can recommend enough! Must do! Just got off the scenic view and can’t stop smiling :)
★★★★★ · 7 months ago
The day after our engagement, we took a helicopter flight with landing at Atlantsflug, and it was truly unforgettable. Wera was incredibly helpful and made everything smooth and easy for us from the start. The whole experience felt perfectly arranged. Our pilot, who was from Sweden, was outstanding. Calm, professional, and knowledgeable. We felt completely safe the entire time, and he showed us the very best the glacier had to offer. The views were breathtaking and the glacier landing was simply magical. Highly recommended. A once in a lifetime experience.
Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026
Read before you book
- Helicopter tours from Skaftafell: which flight?What €409, €674 and €1,615 buy you over Vatnajökull, why the landing matters more than the minutes, and the four-passenger rule nobody mentions.
- Helicopter tour from Reykjavík: which flight to bookSkip the 20-minute city hop. A flight with a landing is the one worth paying for, and a private super-jeep day that ends by helicopter costs thousands.
- Sightseeing flight in Iceland: plane or helicopter?A small plane costs about half as much per minute as a helicopter and covers more ground. Pay for the helicopter only when you want the landing.
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