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ABOUT US

We pride ourselves in offering high-quality and personal service and strive to ensure you get the best experience possible flying over Iceland.

ABOUT OUR SERVICE

Flightseeing.is is operated by Atlantsflug, a family-owned Icelandic aviation company based at Skaftafell Terminal in Southeast Iceland.

Jón Grétar, the founder of Atlantsflug, began offering sightseeing flights from Skaftafell more than 25 years ago. What started as a passion for aviation, nature and adventure has grown into an established flightseeing operation offering scenic airplane and helicopter tours over some of Iceland’s most remarkable landscapes.

Skaftafell Terminal is located beside Vatnajökull National Park, just off Route 1. From here, our flights have direct access to outlet glaciers, glacier lagoons, black sand plains, braided rivers, volcanic landscapes and the Icelandic highlands.

In addition to our scheduled tours from Skaftafell, we arrange private charter flights and dedicated aerial photography and filming flights from selected locations around Iceland.

Atlantsflug also operates a Part-145-approved aircraft maintenance organisation, carrying out maintenance on our airplane fleet within the scope of its approval.

Safety

Safety is our main priority. All our operations comply with, and continuously evolve alongside, the strict aviation safety standards of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), covering daily operations, crew training and maintenance.

Quality

Our goal is to offer high-quality, reliable service. We achieve this by being self-reliant in our operations and staying committed to both safety and the overall experience of our passengers.

Teamwork

Teamwork is at the heart of what we do. As a family-run company, collaboration is essential in delivering the best possible experience. We also work closely with local and international partners to meet our customers’ needs.

Personal tours

We pride ourselves on offering high-quality, personal service and strive to ensure every customer has the best possible experience.

Communication

Clear and open communication is an important part of our work. You can rely on honest and transparent communication from our team, and we always welcome feedback from our customers.

Memorable experience

We take great care in how we treat our customers, partners and the surrounding nature. We encourage everyone to respect the environment, leaving nothing behind and taking nothing but memories.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

Our journey began over 25 years ago. Below are a few moments that show how things have evolved over the years.

The adventure begins

For over 25 years, the founder and CEO of Atlantsflug, Jón Grétar, has been offering sightseeing flights from Skaftafell Airport—and it all began in a small shed.

Pilots would eat, sleep and handle customers from this one space, long before mobile phones and the internet. It may seem hard to imagine today, but it was the beginning of something special.

A step forward

Later, the cabin shown in the image above was moved to Skaftafell—transported overnight by truck from Reykjavík—marking a significant step forward. With separate bedrooms, a kitchen and proper facilities, it became a more comfortable base for both work and daily life.

Over the years, we have welcomed thousands of customers, built lasting friendships and shared many memorable moments. For that, we are incredibly grateful.

Today, we continue to build on this foundation and look forward to welcoming guests to experience Iceland from above for many years to come.

Looking ahead

As the operation grew, so did the ambition to offer year-round service and expand the experience for our customers. This led to the development of our hangar and reception area at Skaftafell Terminal.

The process took years, but with the help of dedicated colleagues and friends, we were able to bring it to life. Since opening in 2018, Skaftafell Terminal has allowed us to continue growing while welcoming guests to experience Iceland from above.