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Don't get fooled by low prices and outdated aircraft offered by our competitors that only fly out of New Jersey.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

Sun 17 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)

nader_aba

Mar 2019

I didn’t have expectation much, becoz I have been in many helicopter trips but not in NYC this one was great, the helicopter it self were very comfy clean and clear. Amazing accommodating team always welcoming and smiling you don’t feel any pressure, seat location is not important I guess because u can see the city from all different angles.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Hello nader_aba, Thank you for your review! We agree, a Helicopter Tour over NYC is very different from other Helicopter Tours. New York City is very beautiful, peaceful and serene when seen from above. It's a totally different experience, and sometimes words like amazing, great and awesome are not enough to describe it! Cheers!

anna_m

Mar 2019

From the minute we walked in we were welcomed by all the friendly staff. Everyone was so helpful and they were all so chatty and cheerful which added to our experience. Our pilot was so sound and funny. The time was about 12 mins but it was enough to see the amazing views of Manhattan. Would definitely recommend it. The highlight of our trip!

Bustergroove

Mar 2019

Booked a special treat for my 17 year old son and of course I tagged along - who wouldn't! Booking an allocated slot was easy to do a month in advance and would highly recommend you do this from the comfort of your armchair. Be warned you have to confirm your attendance 24 hours before your booked flight. We were already in NYC and I elected to send an email which was accepted - some might want to phone to confirm. I was also aware I had to pay a compulsory $40 charge per person at the pier before our flight. I booked for 1pm on a Tuesday, as we had seen the skyline early morning and late evening from Top of the Rock but if you haven't I'd go again at either dusk or dawn. You are asked to arrive about 45 minutes before your flight, to get checked in and go through the safety briefing. You can't take bags or food/drink in the helicopter (rightly so) but you can take your mobile phone for videos and photos obviously. We were advised to keep coats on as it was a very cold but clear day. There are payable lockers to put your valuables in before you fly. My son and I went up with four strangers (helicopter accommodates up to six people) which wasn't an issue at all. My son and I had to split up as they balance the weight of the helicopter and I got to go up front with our lovely helicopter pilot: what a treat! The views and skyline were amazing - the pilot played slightly corny but appropriate music from his ipod as we flew around - it just added to the whole atmosphere. Who doesn't want to hear Frank Sinatra singing 'New York, New York' when you're above it?! Noise cancelling headphones meant we could hear the audio description of what we were seeing and the pilot answered any questions we had, rather than listening to the deafening sound of the blades above your head. My son said his front facing window view from the rear of the helicopter was really good as the helicopter had big doors and didn't obscure his pictures. He wouldn't have wanted to be in the middle at the back though. The flight was about 18 minutes long which sounds very quick but it felt like we were up for ages. We flew towards the Statue of Liberty twice, flew near to Ellis Island, saw Governor Island up close and zig-zagged across the Hudson River to take in Manhattan's skyline, as well as doubling back and taking in the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. I was able to get good photos and even some short videos from my up-front view! We had also elected to pay for the separate video (which is uploaded to a You-tube-esque website 24 hours later) which essentially videoed us before and after the flight and had stock video of Manhattan from the helicopter in late spring. It was quite pricey but we watched it when we got home and had a right laugh at ourselves and it just added to the whole memory. We had photos taken before our flight of us and the helicopter (and me with pilot) which were such good quality I bought them on USB. They were brilliant and a reasonable price. Treat yourself or your loved ones to this fabulous way of seeing Manhattan. We were very lucky with the weather and want to thank everyone that looked after us.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Hello Bustergroove, What a nice review! Thank you very much! You've listed in detail the steps required to make your flight a success, which I am sure many will find helpful. You are correct, since most Tours are booked way in advance, we require confirmation at least 24-hours prior to flight. This ensures that we know that you're in NYC (for our out-of-town guests) or that you get our latest weather advisory (especially during winter months). New York City is unique. It is vibrant, welcoming, and true to the saying, never sleeps. There's always something interesting going on. To see it from the air is magical, unforgettable and inspiring. We're glad that you enjoyed our services! Cheers!

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