Fly a 12–15 Minute NYC Helicopter Tour to Central Park
See NYC landmarks from the air on a 12–15 minute helicopter flight
Duration
12-15 minutes
Includes
Helicopter tour, NYC sights
Highlights
Lift off from Downtown Manhattan and take in skyline views on a 12–15 minute helicopter tour. Fly past the Statue of Liberty and follow the Hudson River up to Central Park before returning to Pier 6.
- Take off from Downtown Manhattan and fly a 12–15 minute route
- Spot the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from the air
- Pass One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial
- Fly by the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and Times Square
- Follow the Hudson River up to Central Park before turning back
- Plan for a mandatory $40 per person heliport fee
Things to know
Check in 45 minutes before your scheduled flight time and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. No bags are allowed onboard; lockers are available at the heliport (tokens cost $2). Maximum weight is 300 lb (136 kg); passengers 250 lb (113 kg) or more must purchase an additional seat.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation or rescheduling up to 24 hours before your scheduled flight time. Cancellations within 24 hours of departure and no-shows incur 100% of tour charges. Reservations made at the heliport the day of the tour cannot be canceled after payment.
FAQs
Plan for a mandatory $40 per person heliport fee required by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. If it was not collected at booking, you pay it at check-in (cash or credit card).
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for each passenger. Bring the photo ID of the person who paid and the payment card used to book; the cardholder must be present at check-in and the card must match their ID.
No. You can bring small personal items like a phone, tablet, camera, and sunglasses onboard, but you cannot bring bags. Token-operated lockers are available at the heliport (tokens cost $2).
Meeting details
6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004
