Laki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafell

Take off from Skaftafell Terminal on this up to 50-minute airplane tour in Iceland to the Laki crater chain, one of Iceland’s most significant volcanic regions in the highlands. This flight combines glacier views with remote highland landscapes shaped by volcanic eruptions.

What to Expect

After departure, your pilot will guide the route based on weather and visibility, heading west toward the highlands and the Lakagígar crater row. Formed during the 1783 eruption, this 25 km-long fissure system stretches across the landscape and reveals its full scale from the air.

On the way, you’ll fly over parts of Vatnajökull’s southern outlet glaciers before reaching the moss-covered lava fields and crater formations of Laki. From above, the scale of the eruption becomes clear, with crater after crater extending across the vast highlands.

You may see:

• Lakagígar (Laki crater chain)
• Moss-covered lava fields from the 1783 eruption
• Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers
• Highland mountains and volcanic terrain

Why Choose This Tour

This tour takes you into Iceland’s remote highlands, where volcanic landscapes dominate the terrain. Flying over the Laki crater chain is one of the few ways to fully appreciate its scale and formation, making it a strong choice for those interested in volcanic activity and Iceland’s geological history.