Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight in New York City booking from $249.00

Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight

Overview

Make your stay in New York City a memorable one by taking to the Manhattan skies for an exciting helicopter tour of New York City that departs from Downtown Manhattan. We offer state of the art Bell 407 aircraft!

Don't get fooled by low prices and outdated aircraft offered by our competitors that only fly out of New Jersey. Our New York City Helicopter tours offer spectacular aerial views of Manhattan. This memorable 12-15 minute flight will take you past the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, New York's financial district of Wall Street, and the humbling sight of Ground Zero. Catch a glimpse of the magnificent Empire State Building and historic Ellis Island for a truly birds-eye view of New York City!

City: New York City

Wed 16 Apr

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What's Included

12-15-minute Helicopter tour

Local taxes

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in is 45 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time. Failure to do so may result in extended wait times or forfeiture of flight.
A $40 (USD) heliport fee per person (including infants) is due at check-in.
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 250lbs (113kgs) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. 300-lb (136kg) maximum weight per passenger.
All passengers including children must have a government-issued ID/Passport or you may be denied your flight.
Please note, that audio language selection is not guaranteed and is based on availability. Should more than 2 languages be requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English. Due to the unpredictable nature of technical difficulties, we cannot provide assurance for the audio functionality of the headsets.
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult's lap

What To Expect

Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters

ZIP AVIATION offers helicopter tours of New York City and private charter services from NYC to the entire Northeast United States. Three different helicopter tours of NYC are available, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes in length. Visit our location where you will watch a safety video and meet our team.

Governors Island National Monument

This former Dutch governor's estate, former military fort and former Coast Guard command post now enjoys its old age as a historic monument where you can take the occasional tour.

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

New York Harbor

Stretching from The Battery at the southern tip of Manhattan into three other boroughs, and beyond the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the coast of New Jersey, the National Parks of New York Harbor includes 12 national park sites and affiliated areas with 24 natural, historic and recreational locations. These special places tell the story of America and its leading city, from the nation's early defenses to its first step as a new democracy, from the waves of immigrants to the rise of a commercial powerhouse unrivaled in the world. They include powerful international icons and places of extraordinary beauty where you can experience our history and natural heritage on the land and on the water.

Manhattan Skyline

See the skyscrapers of the New York City skyline.

Lower Manhattan

See Downtown Manhattan from the Sky

Ellis Island

Where over 20 million immigrants were processed during over sixty years of operation

Intrepid Museum

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a nonprofit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world's fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (868)

Danielle_M

Jan 2025

Helicopter right was phenomenal ! Staff were great. Views were out of this world. Amazing service all round. Highly recommend you won’t be disappointed

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Hello Danielle, Thank you for your review and recommendation! We're so happy you had a phenomenal experience! Cheers!

Michelle

Jan 2025

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

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Hello Michelle, Thank you for your review and recommendation. We're so happy you and your family had an amazing experience flying with us! Cheers!

Joanne_P

Dec 2024

It was great seeing everything from above Well worth going up Very informative Felt safe They got us in earlier than time booked

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Hello Joanne, Thank you for leaving a review. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience flying with us. Cheers!

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