Essential information

Board a helicopter to discover New York from the sky with panoramic views of Manhattan and the surrounding areas!

Duration
15min - 20min - 30min
Opening hours
09:00 - 18:00
Free cancellation with conditions

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The thrill of flying in a helicopter

An unforgettable experience

A panoramic view of New York from the sky

All-inclusive price: no taxes or extra fees to pay after booking

Description

Board a helicopter to discover New York from the sky with panoramic views of Manhattan and the surrounding areas!

You'll arrive at the heliport, ideally located on Manhattan's southern tip, below the Financial District. You'll meet your pilot and board your helicopter. You'll take off and gradually discover the New York skyline from the air. Enjoy the unique sensations of take-off.

You'll fly over the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and skirt Manhattan over the Hudson River. Thanks to your pilot's commentary, you'll identify New York's iconic sites and monuments: Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, Times Square and Yankee Stadium in the Bronx (depending on the length of your flight).

From the sky, you'll enjoy a unique view of the Big Apple, with the opportunity to take your best photos and videos of the skyline! A helicopter flight is sure to be an unforgettable part of your stay in New York!

Book your all-inclusive helicopter tour on Ceetiz and avoid paying boarding fees onsite ($40-45)!

Helicopter flights are a must-do in New York, and very popular with travelers! That's why we recommend booking in advance, as slots are often fully booked weeks in advance.
The tour is not available at the date of your choice? Choose the best-value option departing from New Jersey: a longer and cheaper helicopter flight! Click here!

Options

During your reservation, you will be asked to choose the length of your flight from the following options:

  • 12-15 minutes: The New Yorker Tour
    Fly from the south of Manhattan to Central Park, seeing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building...
  • 17-20 minutes: The Ultimate Tour
    Fly from the south of Manhattan to George Washington Bridge, seeing all of the sites on the 15-min tour plus Central Park, Yankee Stadium, Colombia University and Trinity Church...
  • 25-30 minutes: The Deluxe Tour (minimum of 4 people)
    Fly over Manhattan from south to north, seeing all of the sites on the 20-min. tour plus Coney Island, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn and New Jersey...

Good to know

  • Availability: Monday to Saturday (excluding exceptional dates)
  • Duration: 15 to 30 mins (according to your chosen option)
  • Departure times: every half hour from 10am to 5pm, or 4:30pm during the winter
  • Departure point: Manhattan heliport
  • For boarding procedures, please arrive 
    - 30 minutes before departure for flights before 3:30pm
    - 45 minutes before departure for flights after 3:30pm
  • Valid proof of identity must be shown upon arrival
  • The advertised price includes the heliport tax and all other taxes: no additional fees will be applied post-booking
  • In the event of bad weather, the event may be cancelled, and an alternate date or time will be offered. If this change does not work for you, you will be reimbursed in full
  • Depending on the type of helicopter (Bell407, Airbus EC130, Airbus EC155) the number of passengers vary; max 6 passengers
  • All bags will be searched before boarding
  • Passengers will be shown a safety video before the flight
  • Please arrive 30 mins before the scheduled departure time to allow for boarding
  • The tour is free for children under the age of 2, who must sit on their parent's lap
  • The weight limit is 275 pounds. Passengers close to or above this weight may need to wait for a flight that can safely accommodate the weight balance.

Price includes

  • Helicopter flight in New York

  • Airport taxes and other hidden fees (around $35)

Price doesn’t include

  • Tips
  • All other extras

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Reviews

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Customers love

Clients are generally very satisfied with the experience, describing the helicopter ride as magical, unforgettable, and offering an incredible view of Manhattan. Some mention a high price and organizational issues, such as booking errors or a cold welcome. Most highly recommend the activity.

Francois S
07/10/2018
The team was very pro and friendly and made our experience memorable
Roger C
03/23/2017
brilliant well worth doing.
Jason M
10/18/2016
Awesome
Harriet G
07/03/2016
Excellent!! Cannot fault a thing!
Olivier V
05/19/2016
Un truc de dingue!

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