90 minute photo flight - Highlands

by Atlantsflug · Helicopter & flightseeing · Highlands

4.90· 444 Google reviews of the operator

from €1,900 per vehicle

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  • Duration

    1 hour and 30 minutes

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    May – Sep

  • Starts in

    Öræfi

  • Pickup

    Meet at the start point

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

This 90-minute private photo flight takes you far beyond Skaftafell and into Iceland’s remote highlands, offering the time and freedom to photograph a wide range of dramatic landscapes. Highlights may include the braided riverbeds, the outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, the turquoise waters of Langisjór, the iconic Mælifell volcano, colorful rhyolite near Landmannalaugar, and rugged crater formations such as the “Nameless Crater” area.

With extra time in the air, your pilot can position the aircraft carefully around multiple features, adjust altitude for optimal angles, and make the most of changing light — ideal for photographers seeking a diverse collection of images in one flight.

All photo flights are operated as private charter flights aboard our Cessna 207, a high-wing aircraft with openable windows that provide unobstructed views. Although the aircraft seats up to five passengers, 1–3 passengers is ideal for flexibility, maneuverability, and the best photographic results.

Before departure, you will review your preferred route with the pilot. Depending on weather and visibility, your pilot will help choose the most rewarding photographic path across the highlands.

To prioritize specific landmarks or adjust the route, feel free to contact us at [email protected].


What to Expect
  • Meet your pilot and review potential highland features
  • Take off from Skaftafell and head into remote terrain
  • Photograph riverbeds, glaciers, volcanic formations, and rhyolite areas
  • Pilot adjusts angles and altitude for ideal views
  • Return to Skaftafell after your extended highland session
Why Choose This Tour
  • Explore remote highland features unreachable by shorter flights
  • Capture a wide variety of landscapes in a single trip
  • Openable windows for crystal-clear imagery
  • High-wing aircraft ideal for photography
  • Private flexibility with an experienced pilot

Description from the operator, Atlantsflug. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

  • Private charter flight
  • 90 minutes of flight time
  • Cessna 207 with openable windows
  • Pre-flight discussion of possible highland features
  • Headsets for communication
  • Flexible routing based on weather and visibility

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Photography equipment or services
  • Meals or snacks
  • Additional flight time beyond 90 minutes

Good to know

  • Camera equipment (body, lenses, batteries, memory cards)
  • Camera straps or wrist straps
  • Thin gloves (optional)
  • Sunglasses
  • Layered clothing
  • Small personal bag (space is limited)
  • All photo flights are operated as private charters.
  • The flight route may vary based on weather, light, and air traffic.
  • Passengers must provide accurate body weights when booking.
  • Photo flights are more sensitive to wind and may require rescheduling.
  • For the best maneuverability and shooting conditions, 1–3 passengers is recommended.
  • Loose items must be secured; camera straps are strongly recommended.
  • Openable windows may be used during the flight, depending on weather and safety — your pilot will advise.
  • Please arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in and briefing.
  • Free parking available at Skaftafell Terminal.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is wind and visibility — flights are grounded well below the limits you would guess. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Atlantsflug decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.
  • Not available in winter; the operator runs it roughly May to September.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Atlantsflug is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Atlantsflug

Read all 444 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Marcin

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    I truly think this was the best experience/activity that we did on Iceland. It was a gift for my Wife on her birthday and I think this was a bullseye! Absolutely phenomenal experience and breathtaking views. We did not get a proper weather, it was a bit windy, cloudy and pouring some light rain - due to those circumstances we had a risk of cancelling the flight, but at least after 1-2h wait as they suggested us, the sky got a bit better and we got an opportunity to fly for a smaller package of 30 minutes as Atlantsflug suggested us the day before the trip (with a refund from the package that we have chosen, which was also super nice! ❤️). On top of that I'd like to thank you again Palmi - our great pilot that just make our flight experience absolutely stunning. Safe and enjoyable flight! I do think this activity should be an obligation on the Iceland to-do list. Definitely recommend!

  • Wendy Jackson

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    This was an amazing experience all round. We chose to see the Vatnajokull Glacier from the air and were not disappointed. The welcome on arrival from Malina was great with a free drink. We were in a Cessna plane with 3 others and all of us had window seats. Magnus the pilot was knowledgeable regarding the glacier and its formation. We were lucky with the weather as visibility was superb. Later that day we saw part of the glacier up close on a glacier hike. A great time with a professional & friendly organisation. I would highly recommend this experience.

  • Anna Przybylska

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    A highlight of our trip! Unforgettable experience! Very helpful and polite lady at the desk in the terminal and super pilot. Beautiful views, lovely people- I can recommend enough! Must do! Just got off the scenic view and can’t stop smiling :)

  • Łukasz Strep

    ★★★★★ · 7 months ago

    The day after our engagement, we took a helicopter flight with landing at Atlantsflug, and it was truly unforgettable. Wera was incredibly helpful and made everything smooth and easy for us from the start. The whole experience felt perfectly arranged. Our pilot, who was from Sweden, was outstanding. Calm, professional, and knowledgeable. We felt completely safe the entire time, and he showed us the very best the glacier had to offer. The views were breathtaking and the glacier landing was simply magical. Highly recommended. A once in a lifetime experience.

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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