Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight in New York City booking from $217.36

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Don't get fooled by low prices and outdated aircraft offered by our competitors that only fly out of New Jersey.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

Thu 14 Nov

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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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Helicopter seating is based on a 4- or 6-passenger helicopter, whichever is available at the time of your tour
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 ID/Passport or you may be denied your flight
Please note, 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
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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

Empire State Building

Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna, the Empire State Building is the World's Most Famous Office Building. Named America's favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects, the Empire State Building is one of New York City's top tourist destinations.

Ellis Island

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

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space 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 (742)

Gordon W

Dec 2019

We boarded the Helicopter as the assistant took some pictures of us by the Copter. We flew over the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan and along the Hudson River for about 20 minutes. The seats were comfortable, the narrative was informative and the view was spectacular. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Safe, organized and fun!

Inspiration827108

Dec 2019

I experienced a similar trip in Rio this year so when comparing the two this was more limited in time and there was some restrictions on airspace. Having said that it was still very enjoyable, all bit costly but most things are in New York! A good comfortable machine, great pilot who was clear in his descriptions and made it look so easy.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hello Inspiration827108, Thank you for your review. We're glad you had an enjoyable time! Cheers!

oli356

Nov 2019

Firstly, this isn't a cheap experience, with the $40 fee to the heliport you pay on the day, it must have come in around $260 for the flight. However I decided my trip in NYC will most likely be a once in a life experience so just do it. I arrived on the day quite early (infact my flight had been brought forwards a couple of days prior, I was informed via email). As I was early they were able to get me on an earlier fight. Check in took a matter of minutes, there was no security checks which I was surprised about, as others have moaned about; the locker is $2. A few minutes after check in we were about to get in the helicopter. Luckily I was at the front of the helicopter next to the pilot, space therefore was fine and the view out of the front window and my side window was great. Space wasn't an issue either for someone just under 6 foot tall. I can't comment on the rest of the seating in the back. The pilot introduced himself before we took off and then there was some music that suited the occasion as we took off. The pre-recorded commentary was OK, though naturally wasn't always in sync with where we actually were. I'm sure it also said the Empire State Building is the tallest in NYC, maybe I heard incorrectly (surely its been updated since One World was built). A true live commentary would be great, but obviously with only 1 person they need to concentrate on flying and speaking to air traffic control. The views of Manhattan are what they are, tall sky scrapers generally. But a great perspective from the sky, nothing can beat it. The weather could have been a bit nicer on the day but that can't be controlled by anyone :) The helicopter windows also seemed clean so taking pictures wasn't an issue.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hello oli356, Thank you for leaving a detailed review! This will be very helpful to others thinking about taking the Tour. Cheers!

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