Where is the plane crash in Iceland?

The plane crash is on the black sand beach of Sólheimasandur, which is about four miles south of the Iceland ring road along the south coast of Iceland between Skógar and Dyrhólaey. In terms of nearby attractions, the closest major attraction is Skogafoss waterfall, which is around 6 miles to the east, or a ten minute drive away.

Where is the wreck of a Super DC-3 plane in Iceland?

One of the popular attractions in Iceland (amongst many!) is the wreck of a Super DC-3 plane that lies on a remote black sandy beach-like plain. It’s particularly photogenic, and is also somewhat unique in the country. As such, there are many people (us included!), who want to visit the site of the Iceland plane crash when touring the country.

How much does it cost to visit the Iceland plane crash?

As of 2022, visiting the Iceland plane crash is free. However, you have to pay to park (see parking above). In addition, if you want to take a shuttle to the crashed plane, as described in the section below, this also has a fee.

How much daylight do you need to see the Iceland plane crash?

Before heading to the Iceland Plane Crash, make sure you look up the time of sunset. In December you could have as few as 3.5 hours of daylight. You’ll need to factor in roughly 2 hours of walking, in addition to however much time you plan on spending taking pictures and viewing the plane and its surroundings.