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“The most incredible experience! We went for a sunset flight and it was the best trip ever. The staff were all so lovely and friendly.”
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.
“Excellent trip..great experience ….. Great views over the city at night highly recommend for anyone.”
A 12-15 minute shared helicopter over Manhattan’s top landmarks, with live pilot commentary, climate control, and heliport fees included.
“Although it was a short and expensive experience it was the highlight of our trip and one we will always remember. Well organised, and felt very sage. 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.
“Excellent experience, absolutely love the scenery which is great photo opportunities. Will definitely do it again.”
A short, small-group helicopter flight over Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and more, with live pilot commentary and big NYC views.
“It was really interesting, I really liked the welcome and everything The photos, the flight, the views too incredible”
Nighttime NYC skyline by helicopter from Linden, NJ. Floor-to-ceiling windows, live pilot narration, and heliport fees included.
“It was a stunning experience and a great way to see the city. Staff was very helpful and professional!”
Big Apple helicopter tour: 17–20 minutes over the Hudson, Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan landmarks with live commentary. Shared ride.
“well organised, well located. fantastic tour for fantastic town ! incredible view will satisfy any expectations.”
Shared helicopter tour over Manhattan and Brooklyn with live commentary and floor-to-ceiling windows. Heliport fees included. 25-30 mins.
“Wish there would have been more narration. Other passengers were so focused on recording everything with their phones and taking selfies that they didn’t care they kept blocking our view.”
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.
“A helicopter tour is a great way to see a number of attractions quickly, but I do not think it is an activity that we will do again. There was nothing done in error by the staff, but I think expectations were much higher than reality. Some notes/advice for future guests - The customer service…”
18–20 minutes of Manhattan landmarks from the air: Central Park, Times Square, Liberty and more. Budget for a $40 heliport fee.
“Don’t book it when the president is in town they cut the flight short because of that but otherwise was a good time.”
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.
“Well organized and planned tour. Amazing views and experience! We had 30 minutes flying over NYC to enjoy. Thank you!!!”
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.
“All ran on time with clear instructions. I would recommend. Not too much waiting around. ‘. ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘”
Every view worth leaving the ground for, city by city.
