Iceland: Shuttle Service to the Plane Wreck

Discover Iceland's famous plane wreck with a shuttle service. Enjoy easy access to an iconic landmark with a shuttle service that runs from the Sólheimasandur parking lot.

Hop aboard the Plane Wreck shuttle for the 4 km (2.5 mi) to the DC-3 aeroplane wreckage on the hauntingly beautiful black sand beach of Sólheimasandur. The shuttle is available seven days a week between 10:00 and 16:30 and takes just 10-15 minutes to get to the plane.

The remnants of a DC-3 aeroplane on the black sand beach of Sólheimasandur has become a must-see site for many travelers along south Iceland. The DC-3 plane was used for cargo transport by the United States Navy, and it crashed in November 1973 on the way from the town of Höfn to Keflavík International Airport.

The weather changed during the flight, the temperature dropped, and both engines eventually gave out due to icing. Luckily, none of the five crew members was injured in the crash. The wreckage remains on the beach, and this little-known site became famous after being featured in Justin Bieber's “I'll Show You” video, released in 2015.

It's an interesting place to visit as the plane sits in a sea of nothingness, just black sands and some scattered metal. The juxtaposition of the aircraft against the natural elements of Iceland is striking.

The Plane Shuttle saves visitors time as it takes 10-15 minutes each way to reach the plane as opposed to a nearly 2-hour round-trip walk. Park your rental car in the designated Sólheimasandur parking lot, and the shuttle runs from 10:00 to 16:30 seven days a week.