Reykjavík Summit Helicopter Tour

30–45 minutesGroup: Shared flightEasyHelicopter, meet in ReykjavíkAll agesAll year

Helicopter and passengers on a mountain top

The coast near Reykjavík from the air at dusk

A short Reykjavík helicopter tour that flies over the city and coastline and lands on a nearby mountain summit, where you step out for panoramic views before flying back. A quick way to see the capital area from above.

Reykjavík heliportFlight over the city and coastlineMountain summit landing

A short helicopter flight over Reykjavík and the coastline
A landing on a nearby mountain summit, not just a flyover
Views of the city, the ocean, nearby islands and volcanic hillsides
Departs from a heliport close to central Reykjavík
Runs all year, weather permitting

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

1Meet at the heliportMeet at the helicopter terminal at Reykjavík Domestic Airport, a few minutes from the city centre.

Flight over ReykjavíkFly over the city, harbour and coastline.

The helicopter climbs out over Reykjavík, giving views of the city grid, the harbour and nearby islands. You are in the air for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Time here · about 15–20 minutes of flying

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Helicopter landed on a snowy summit at dusk

Mountain summit landingLand on a nearby mountain top and step out for the view.

The helicopter sets down on a summit close to the city, where you can walk around briefly and take in the panorama for about 15 minutes. It can be windy and cold on the summit even in summer.

Time here · about 15 minutes on the groundTip · it can be windy and cold on the summit even in summer

4Return flightFly back to Reykjavík Domestic Airport.

About the Reykjavík helicopter tour

This is one of the shorter helicopter tours on offer around Reykjavík: a flight of 15–20 minutes over the city and its coastline, followed by a landing on a nearby mountain top where you get out and take in the view before flying back. The whole outing, from meeting your pilot to walking off the helicopter again, takes about 40–45 minutes.

From the air you see the layout of Reykjavík, the harbour, nearby islands and the hills and low mountains around the capital area. The landing spot gives a different view again, standing on a summit looking back over the city and coastline.

It runs all year, but as with all helicopter flights in Iceland, it depends on the weather: the operator may adjust the route or reschedule if conditions on the day don't allow a safe flight or landing.

Included

Helicopter flight with pilot
One mountaintop landing

Not included

Transport to the heliport
Food and drinks

What to bring

Warm jacket, even in summer
Comfortable shoes for the summit stop

Good to know

30-45 minutes total: about 15-20 minutes of flying and about 15 minutes on the summit
Runs all year, subject to weather
Minimum of one person to run the tour
Departs from Reykjavík Domestic Airport (Nauthólsvegur), a few minutes from the city centre, not Keflavík
After booking, the operator emails you the exact start time and asks for each passenger's approximate weight
If the weather is poor, they first try another time the same day, then another date, and otherwise give a full refund

Questions people ask

Do we actually land, or just fly over the city?

You land. The helicopter sets down on a mountain summit near Reykjavík for about 15 minutes before flying back.

What if the weather is bad?

Flights depend on weather and can be rescheduled if conditions aren't safe for flying or landing.

Where does it depart from?

Reykjavík Domestic Airport, just a few minutes' drive from the city centre, not the international airport at Keflavík.

How long is the whole experience?

About 30 to 45 minutes: 15 to 20 minutes of flying and about 15 minutes on the summit, depending on the helicopter and weather.

Do I need to give my weight?

Yes. After booking, the operator asks for each passenger's approximate weight, along with a phone number and email.

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From46,900 ISKPer person