Fly a 12-15 Minute Manhattan Helicopter Tour
See Manhattan’s skyline and Central Park on a 12–15 minute private helicopter flight
Duration
12-15 minutes
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Helicopter tour, skyline views
Highlights
Take off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and fly past top Manhattan landmarks in 12–15 minutes. You’ll see the Statue of Liberty, skyline icons, and a panoramic view of Central Park.
- Depart from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in Lower Manhattan
- Fly past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- See One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial area
- Spot Times Square, the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building
- View Central Park and the U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum from above
Things to know
A $40 per person heliport fee is required and may be due at check-in if not collected at booking. No bags are allowed onboard. Max weight is 300 lbs per passenger; passengers 250 lbs or more may need an additional seat.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel within 24 hours of departure or no-show: 100% charge. Contact at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule at no additional cost. Late arrivals handled case-by-case. If you book at the heliport the day of the tour, you forfeit the right to cancel after payment.
FAQs
Arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled flight. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for each passenger, and be ready to pass through a metal detector. The credit or debit cardholder must be present at check-in with the card used to book, and it must match the cardholder’s photo ID.
Yes. A $40 per person heliport fee is mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. If it was not collected at booking, you pay it at check-in (cash or credit card).
No bags are allowed onboard. You can bring a phone, tablet, camera, and sunglasses, but you must leave other items at the heliport. Token-operated lockers are available; tokens cost $2.
Meeting details
6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004
