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Scenic Skaftafell Airplane Tour – Glaciers, Peaks & Black Sands

Scenic Skaftafell Airplane Tour – Glaciers, Peaks & Black Sands

Scenic Skaftafell Airplane Tour - Glaciers, Peaks & Black Sands

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Lift off on a 15-minute flight from Skaftafell Terminal and get a thrilling first taste of Iceland from the air. This short local tour offers sweeping views of glaciers, Iceland’s highest peak, and black-sand plains — the perfect introduction to flightseeing.

What to Expect
  • Fly over Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers, with their icy ridges spilling into the valley below. 
  • Admire the slopes of Öræfajökull Volcano, Iceland’s tallest mountain. 
  • Spot the summit of Hvannadalshnjúkur (2,110 m), Iceland’s highest peak. 
  • Look out over sweeping black-sand plains and glacial riverbeds, shaped by floods and ice. 
  • Return over Skaftafell’s rugged ridges before touching down. 
 
Why Choose This Tour 

Perfect if you’re short on time but don’t want to miss the chance to fly. This tour gives you a powerful snapshot of Skaftafell’s glaciers, Iceland’s highest peak, and black sands in just 15 minutes.

  • 15-minutes pilot-guided airplane tour
  • Free parking at Skaftafell Terminal – Tour Center
  • Great view for all passengers – all window seats
  • Small personal group experience
  • Coffee or tea

Minimum passenger requirement: 3 passengers. You’re welcome to book even if fewer — we’ll do our best to match you with other travelers when possible.

Atlantsflug reserves the right to change your chosen departure time if deemed necessary.

  • Skaftafell Terminal
    • Tour departs from Skaftafell Terminal, located right next to the national park. 
    • Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to you booking.
    • Bring printed or digital copy of your voucher. 
Difficulty:
Easy
Duration:
15 minutes

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