Reykjavik helicopter tour: lava, hot springs or glacier
One flight crosses the Reykjanes lava fields, including the Fagradalsfjall and Geldingadalir area. Another lands beside steaming ground at Hengill, and the longest adds a glacier landing.
The options run from about 40 minutes in the air to a five to six hour outing that mixes quad bikes with a helicopter. Prices are per person, from €449 to €835. Prices as of November 2026.
Our picks: helicopter tours from Reykjavik
Fly over the lava fields for about 40 minutes, land beside hot springs at Hengill, add a glacier landing on the two-hour flight or combine quad bikes with a helicopter.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Fire and ice: helicopter tour with two landings
Two hours with one landing on a glacier and one in the Hengill geothermal area. The flight needs at least four passengers.
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One-hour helicopter tour to Hengill with a landing
- Landing at Hengill
A one-hour helicopter tour from the ACE FBO base to the Hengill area, with a landing.
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ATV ride and helicopter flight with a mountain landing
- Pickup in Reykjavík
- 1.5 hours on an ATV
- Helicopter with mountain landing
A guide leads 1.5 hours on quad bikes, then you transfer to the helicopter base for a flight with a landing of about 20 minutes on a mountain. Overalls, helmet, gloves and a ski mask are provided. Price per person when two share an ATV; at least two participants required.
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One-hour helicopter tour with a geothermal landing
About 25 to 35 minutes of flying plus a 15-minute landing next to hot springs. Travellers over 120 kg pay for 1.5 seats.
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Helicopter flight over the new volcanic area
A flight of about 30 to 40 minutes with a pilot. It needs at least four passengers, and visible lava is not guaranteed.
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Compare the volcano flight, the geothermal and glacier landings and the ATV combination, with current availability.
The volcano flight over the Reykjanes lava fields
The volcano flight takes off from the ACE FBO base at Reykjavík domestic airport and lasts about 30 to 40 minutes. It flies over the lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula, so you see the new volcanic area from the air rather than from a trail. At €449 it is the lowest-priced flight here. The route has no stop on the ground, so this is a sightseeing flight rather than a landing tour.
It needs at least four passengers. If the group is too small or the weather is poor, you get a full refund. Visible lava is not guaranteed, because an eruption can be inactive when you fly.
Geothermal landing at Hengill
For time on the ground, the geothermal tour is the better fit. It lasts 50 to 60 minutes in total, with 25 to 35 minutes of flying and about 15 minutes on the ground beside hot springs and mud pots in the Hengill area. It costs €475, only €26 more than the volcano flight, and it needs at least two people.
Hengill is untouched terrain with no safety ropes, with hot springs and boiling mud. Travellers over 120 kg pay for 1.5 seats on this flight. A separate Hengill option with a landing costs €530 for one hour.
Fire and ice: two landings and a glacier
The two-hour fire and ice flight lands on a glacier and then in the Hengill geothermal area. At €835 it costs €360 more than the geothermal tour, and it needs at least four passengers. The route can change with the weather.
ATV and helicopter combination
The combination is listed as five to six hours. You ride quad bikes for 1.5 hours, then fly by helicopter with a mountain landing of about 20 minutes. Pickup and the transfer to the helicopter base are included, while the return after the flight is not. The price is €500 per person when two people share an ATV, with at least two participants required, and a single rider pays €570. Overalls, helmet, gloves and a ski mask are provided. The minimum age is 8, and drivers need a full driving licence and to be at least 17.
Season, clothing and weight
Flights depend on the weather and on rules from Iceland's civil protection authority. In winter one operator starts its flights later because daylight is short. From October to mid-April, bring winter clothing and sturdy closed shoes, especially for a snowy landing. Sunglasses help against glare, and loose scarves and hats do not belong near the rotors.
Reykjavik helicopter tours: practical questions
How much does a helicopter tour from Reykjavik cost?
Prices run from €449 per person for the 40-minute volcano flight to €835 for the two-hour flight with two landings. The geothermal landing costs €475.
How long is the geothermal tour?
It takes 50 to 60 minutes in total: 25 to 35 minutes of flying and about 15 minutes on the ground near the hot springs.
Will I see flowing lava?
Not necessarily. The volcano flight crosses the lava fields, but liquid lava is not guaranteed because an eruption can be inactive on the day.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Flights are weather dependent. The volcano flight refunds you fully if it is cancelled for weather or because fewer than four passengers booked.