Airplane sightseeing flight over Laki craters from Skaftafell

Lakagígar's crater chain spreads as far as you can see from the air.

A 50-minute airplane sightseeing flight departing from Skaftafell that flies west over Vatnajökull National Park, crosses the vast ice sheet of Skeiðarárjökull, and passes over the Lakagígar volcano craters before returning along the glacier's edge. The flight includes a live English guide, coffee or tea, and all taxes and fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sightseeing flight over glaciers and craters

• Meet at Skaftafell terminal
• Fly over Skeiðarárjökull ice sheet
• Fly over Grænalón glacial lake
• Fly west over Síðujökull glacier
• Fly over Lakagígar volcanic craters
• Return southeast along Skeiðarárjökull edge

The experience

The flight departs from the terminal in Skaftafell and heads west into Vatnajökull National Park. You cross the ice sheet of Skeiðarárjökull, one of Europe's largest glacier's many outlet glaciers, then continue toward Grænalón glacial lake before banking west over Síðujökull glacier. The route is built around the Lakagígar crater chain: a massive row of volcanic craters that stretches across the landscape. On the return, you fly southeast along the edge of Skeiðarárjökull to see the full scale of the glacier from above.

A live guide in English narrates the flight and points out what you're seeing below. Coffee or tea is served during the flight. All taxes, fees and handling charges are included in the price, so there's nothing to add at checkout.

What’s included

• All taxes, fees and handling charges.
• coffee or tea served during the flight.
• live guide in English narrating the route.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Atlantsflug/Flightseeing

Is this one for you?The flight is 50 minutes of continuous flying with no walking or physical exertion. You stay seated the whole time, making it accessible for travelers of any fitness level or age, including infants and small children.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Lakagígar and why does it matter from the air?

Lakagígar is a massive chain of volcanic craters that stretches across the landscape: the kind of geological feature that's hard to grasp from the ground but becomes clear when you see it from above. The craters are the main focus of this flight route.

How large is Skeiðarárjökull and what makes it worth seeing?

Skeiðarárjökull is one of many outlet glaciers flowing from Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. The flight passes over its vast ice sheet and returns along its edge so you get a panoramic view of its full size from the air.

Is there a guide on the flight, and what language do they speak?

Yes, a live guide in English is on board and narrates the flight, pointing out the landmarks and geological features below as you pass over them.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

All taxes, fees and handling charges are included. Coffee or tea is also served during the flight. Gratuities are not included if you wish to tip the guide.