Reykjanes Volcano Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

Iceland sits on one of the most volcanically active regions on Earth, and the Reykjanes Peninsula has been at the centre of a remarkable series of eruptions since 2021. This helicopter tour, operated by Norðurflug Helicopter Tours, gives you a front-row aerial seat over the peninsula's newest and oldest eruption sites — all within a 40-minute round-trip flight.

Departing from Reykjavík Domestic Airport, located just a short drive from the city centre, you will lift off and head toward the volcanic fissure zones that have repeatedly captured global attention. Sites such as Fagradalsfjall, Sundhnúkur, and neighbouring eruption areas on the Reykjanes Peninsula have produced some of Iceland's most dramatic lava flows in recent memory, and this flight routes you directly over them.

From the air, you will look down on vast lava fields, glowing fissures (when active), and the raw geological forces shaping Iceland in real time. The flight covers both the oldest and the most recent eruption sites on the peninsula, giving you a sense of the landscape's ongoing transformation.

Please note that volcanic eruptions are natural events. Activity levels vary, and the volcano may or may not be erupting at the time of your flight. Landing at the eruption site is not guaranteed and depends on weather conditions and regulations set by the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management. All flights are weather dependent.

Your tour begins at Norðurflug Helicopter Tours at Reykjavík Domestic Airport. After a pre-flight briefing, you board the helicopter and take off toward the Reykjanes Peninsula.

During the approximately 40-minute flight, you will fly over the peninsula's volcanic fissure zones, including sites such as Sundhnúkur and Fagradalsfjall. The route covers both the oldest and the most recently active eruption areas, offering a sweeping aerial perspective of Iceland's volcanic landscape.

Landing at the eruption site is not guaranteed — this depends on current weather conditions and restrictions enforced by the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management. The operator will always aim to provide the best possible viewing experience from the air.

All flights are weather dependent. If conditions are unfavourable, the operator will attempt to reschedule your flight to a different time on the same day or to a nearby date. If neither option is possible, a full refund is provided.

Norðurflug is Iceland's leading helicopter tour specialist, and this route places you directly above one of the world's most active volcanic zones. No road, hiking trail, or viewpoint can match the perspective you get from the air — especially over terrain that is actively being reshaped by lava.

The tour is accessible to all ages, with infant, child, and adult pricing available. The departure point at Reykjavík Domestic Airport is just minutes from the city centre, making this a straightforward addition to any Reykjavík itinerary. At approximately 40 minutes in duration, it delivers a vivid and memorable experience without taking up a full day.