Fly Over Manhattan on a 12-15 Minute Helicopter Tour
See the Statue of Liberty and Central Park from the air in 12–15 minutes
Duration
12-15 Minutes
Ideal For
4-6 people
Includes
Helicopter flight, NYC sights
Highlights
Take a 12–15 minute helicopter flight departing from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and see NYC landmarks from above. Fly past the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline, and Central Park.
- Depart from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in Lower Manhattan
- Fly over the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- See One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial area from above
- Pass landmarks like the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and Times Square
- Take in aerial views of Central Park and the U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Things to know
A mandatory $40 per person heliport fee applies; if not collected at booking, it’s due at check-in. Passengers over 250 lbs incur an additional seat charge, and the maximum weight is 300 lbs per passenger. No bags are allowed onboard, and you must present a government-issued photo ID.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure to avoid being charged 100%. No-shows and cancellations within 24 hours are charged 100%. Late arrivals handled case-by-case. Same-day heliport bookings forfeit the right to cancel after payment. Passengers 250 lbs (113 kg) or more must buy an extra seat.
Product ID: 355WS2
FAQs
Check in 45 minutes before your scheduled flight. Bring a government-issued photo ID for each passenger. The cardholder must be present at check-in and show the credit card used to book, and it must match the cardholder’s photo ID. You also go through a metal detector.
Yes. The maximum weight is 300 lbs per passenger. If you weigh over 250 lbs, you incur an additional seat charge.
No bags are allowed onboard. You can bring a cell phone, tablet, smartphone, camera, and sunglasses into the helicopter, except a Galaxy Note 7. Other items must stay at the heliport.
Meeting details
6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004
