NEW YORK CITY · HELICOPTER TOURS
The flights worth booking.
The 15 helicopter tours travellers book most over New York, from the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline to the bridges and the harbour. Short, cinematic flights off the downtown heliports, and what each one shows you from the air.
12–15 minute helicopter tour from Battery Park with live pilot commentary. Fly over NYC landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Central Park.
Most Popular“Our pilot was amazing with lots of information . I ended up in the middle and the person next to me kept holding onto the hook on the roof so I could not see to great ,”
Small-group Bell 407 helicopter flight over Manhattan with big skyline views, clear audio commentary, and a tight 15-minute route. Plan for a $40 fee.
“I booked a helicopter trip as a surprise for my family for our trip to New York. Zip aviation were brilliant from start to finish. Friendly, helpful and explained everything at every stage. Highly recommended”
A 12-15 minute shared helicopter over Manhattan’s top landmarks, with live pilot commentary, climate control, and heliport fees included.
“Excellent company to fly with! 100% recommend, very friendly, welcoming and excellent flight over Hudson manhattan; would definitely recommend,”
See NYC from a helicopter for 17–20 minutes, with live pilot commentary and included heliport fees, from HeliNY6 East River Piers.
“Brilliant from start to finish. We were upgraded and enjoyed the longer tour which was amazing. Highly recommended.”
A short, small-group helicopter flight over Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and more, with live pilot commentary and big NYC views.
“Truly amazing experience... It was my first time on a helicopter. First adrenaline, than trust of a proffesional pilot made my experience exceptional and really calm. Truly feel like winning a lottery that is worth taking to have a chance to sit in front! Thank you Zip Aviation and Viator!”
Nighttime NYC skyline by helicopter from Linden, NJ. Floor-to-ceiling windows, live pilot narration, and heliport fees included.
“Wasn’t too thrilled that it was a group experience one of the other guest were in my personal space. I think that if you are paying for a helicopter ride no person should have to be seated in the middle in between two people. Very disappointing….”
Big Apple helicopter tour: 17–20 minutes over the Hudson, Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan landmarks with live commentary. Shared ride.
“I have been on helicopter rides and this was by far the worst! we were rushed on the helicopter because we were the last ride it did not tell me it would be with 2 other couples the expierence was very rushed they were rude telling us to run and hurry to take a picture…”
Shared helicopter tour over Manhattan and Brooklyn with live commentary and floor-to-ceiling windows. Heliport fees included. 25-30 mins.
“Excellent view of all of New York! To see everything you experience in 30 minutes would take you many many hours of travel and time, highly recommend!”
See NYC’s top sights from a helicopter in about 30 minutes, with tight small-group views of Statue of Liberty, skyline, Central Park, and Yankee Stadium.
“Great flight around NYC! Professional company looking after your safety whilst friendly informative tour seeing sights from up above. Thankfully it was a good clear day when we took our first helicopter flight. Lovely smooth ride. Make sure you read the small print and take required paperwork. Enjoy!”
18–20 minutes of Manhattan landmarks from the air: Central Park, Times Square, Liberty and more. Budget for a $40 heliport fee.
“Fly over the city was amazing. Seeing all in a go was a great experience. Would recommend it if you have the opportunity and funds”
See NYC from above on a 12–15 minute Manhattan Helicopters ride from Downtown. Small group flights, audio guide, iconic views.
“Absolutely stunning! Awesome nice stuff. Would recommend anytime!! Check in was easy, the flight comfortable.”
30–35 minute shared helicopter skyline tour from New Jersey with live commentary, downtown Manhattan views, and strong photo angles.
“The flight was beautiful but we had ordered the +sedan option and the car came 30 minutes late, which resulted in us being late at the helicopter. We couldn't reach viator as it was a sunday night, 6.15 p.m.. When we arrived the car left, we went on the (absolutely beautiful) flight, and afterwards there…”
A 25 to 30 minute NYC helicopter ride from the East River Piers with live commentary and big Manhattan views, capped at six passengers.
“Super organized well run operation lots of fun worth the money. A great way to see the New York City skyline”
Night helicopter tour over NYC from Fairfield, NJ. 25–30 minutes, live commentary, small-group views of Manhattan lights. Mobile ticket included.
“It was absolutely amazing! The crew was fantastic! The view of the city was breathtaking! We will most definitely be back!”
Fly over NYC’s biggest sights in 25–30 minutes from East River Piers. Small-group VIP-style views of Manhattan and Staten Island.
“Try to pick a day when weather is good we were here for several days and waited till it was sunny and I believe it made it a lot better”
Every view worth leaving the ground for, city by city.
