Please note: October to December is peak season for New York Helicopter tours. We strongly urge you to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. It is very unlikely that you will be able to confirm a flight once in New York.
“King of the Hill, top of the Heap” New York New York, Frank Sinatra
Make it to the top in the Big Apple! There’s nothing quite like a Helicopter flight to appreciate the landscape of one of the greatest cities on earth. Unique views of world-famous sites will lift your soul and add an extra dimension to your holiday.
Ticket options
The Big Apple (duration 10-12 minutes)
Fantastic value for money flight. You will soar past:
The Statue of Liberty
Ellis and Governors Islands
Manhattan's famous skyscrapers, including Empire State Building, Chrysler, Woolworth and Met Life (Pan Am) Buildings.
George Washington Bridge
Central Park
New York, New York (duration 15-17 minutes)
Premium extended flight offering the chance to see views of New York City's five Boroughs, including:
Hudson River
Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty
Governors Island
Verrazano Bridge
Aircraft Carrier - USS Intrepid
Empire State, Chrysler and Met Life Buildings
Central Park
Yankee Stadium
St. John the Divine Cathedral
Columbia University
George Washington Bridge
Palisades of New Jersey
Romance over Manhattan (duration: 15 minutes)
For very special occasions or overblown romantic gestures! A private and exclusive helicopter trip taking in New York’s most famous landmarks, including Central park, Empire State Building, United Nations and the Statue of Liberty.
On arrival back at the heliport, guests will also be presented with a souvenir photo of the experience.
Tour Operates:
Each tour operates daily, year round
Schedule:
Flights are available from 9.00am to 6.30pm from the Downtown Heliport in Manhattan and 9.00am to 9.00pm from the VIP Heliport in Midtown, Manhattan
Excludes:
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Security Fee $2.50 per persons, payable at check-in
Passenger Handling Fee of $25 per person payable upon check-in.
Why we love it!
A helicopter trip in New York? Unless you don’t like flying, what’s not to love!
Call 0800 975 0002 (free phone) or email us for bookings, expert advice or further information.
Flight operator reserves the right to upgrade, alter or terminate any or all of sightseeing tours at their discretion due to security, weather or force majeur. In the event that a flight is cancelled, Attraction Tickets Direct will issue a full refund
An open-dated ticket voucher will be issued allowing you to book the date that best fits with your schedule locally, once you have finalised your itinerary. If you would like to book a specific date & time before you depart the UK, please call our reservations team.’
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
Where do the flights depart from? There are two heliports in New York:
Downtown Heliport, Pier 6 and the East River. Open Monday – Saturday from 9am to 6.30pm or
VIP Heliport, West 30th & 12th (Mid-town). Open Daily from 9am to 9pm.
Do I need to book a date in advance?
No, you may book an open dated voucher which is particularly useful if you are buying a gift for someone. However, during peak periods of the year it is best to confirm a date with us before you travel. At these times we will place notification on the website or if you have already booked an open voucher, we will contact you to advise.
Why do I need to pay a passenger handling fee and security fee upon check-in?
These are mandatory fees imposed by the heliports and must be paid at the heliport upon check-in
How many people can ride in a helicopter? Each helicopter seats up to 7 passengers plus the pilot. If you purchase the Romance over Manhattan tour, then you pay for the whole helicopter and will not share with others
Will I be affected if I suffer from motion sickness? The natural motion of the helicopter can cause some sickness if you are prone to it.
