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New York Helicopter Tour: City Lights Skyline Experience

Overview
See New York City’s amazing skyline lit up in a perspective normally reserved for private charters! This unique experience starts at Linden Municipal Airport, in Linden, NJ in one of Helicopter Flight Services’ 6-passenger Bell407 helicopters or 7-passenger high-visibility Airbus EC130T2 helicopters.

The journey begins by flying past Newark International Airport or Staten Island towards Manhattan. En route to the New York Harbor, views of the illuminated Statue of Liberty will awe before viewing the skyscrapers of the Financial District. Flying north along the Hudson River, guests will catch a glimpse of the Empire State Building, as well as Madison Square Garden, Hudson Yards, Chelsea, The West Village, SOHO and TRIBECA. 9/11 Memorial and One World are also in view.

Guests will fly the length of Central Park, glimpsing Yankee Stadium before turning around at the top of Manhattan! They will fly above the George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest bridges in the world.
City: New York City
Sat 16 Nov
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Starting at $274.00
Sat 16 Nov
Starting at $274.00
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What's Included
Heliport Landing and Facility Fees
Shared Helicopter Flight (shared experience with other travelers)
Fuel surcharge
Live commentary on board, Floor to ceiling windows, Climate controlled cabin
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs may be unable to fly. If passengers require a seat belt extender they will not be able to attend.
  • A current valid government issued photo ID is required on the day of travel
  • All bags are subject to inspection. Only camera, cell phone and sunglasses can be brought aboard. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying
  • Please note: is a 10 minute drive to Linden Airport from the station, passengers can order either Uber, Lyft or use the local taxi service
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 must sit in an adults lap at no charge.
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • We will demonstrate how life preservers are worn and you will put your own life preserver on. You will place your own belongings into complimentary lockers. Headsets will be provided without microphones and will be disinfected between flights. You will have the option to use disposable earplugs.
What To Expect
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Chrysler Building
Fly past the Chrysler Building.
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Empire State Building
Fly past the Empire State Building
3
TriBeCa
Fly past TiBeCa
4
SoHo
Fly past Soho
5
West Village
Fly past the West Village
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Columbus Circle
Fly past Columbus Circle.
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Central Park
Fly above Central Park.
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Statue of Liberty
Fly past the Statue of Liberty
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The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Fly past The National 9/11 Memorial
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One World Trade Center
Fly past the One World Trade Center
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Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
Fly past Chelsea Piers
12
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Fly past the Intrepid
13
Times Square
Fly past Times Square
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Central Park
Fly past Central Park
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Columbia University
Pass by Columbia University
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Yankee Stadium
Glimpse the Yankee Stadium from about the Hudson River
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George Washington Bridge
Fly over the George Washington Bridge
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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 (182)
Cameron_N
Mar 2021
Helicopter Flight Services is the best, our train was delayed and they were understanding and worked with us. The tour guide was excellent, and the experience was amazing. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host
Mar 2021
Thanks for sharing your recommendations on Viator! It's great to hear that you had an amazing experience with us once NJ Transit was able to get you on your way!
Taylor_H
Feb 2021
Great flight around NYC. The views were great. The pilot was good and made sure to give some really good views of NYC. Chopper was comfortable and clean.
Response from Host
Feb 2021
Thanks so much for sharing your experience flying with us! It's wonderful to hear that you had a great time!
Antonio_K
Dec 2020
I love how courteous and customer service friendly this company is. Our tour guide was informative and the trip itself was unbelievable. I would definitely book a other trip in the future!
Response from Host
Dec 2020
Thanks so much for sharing your experience flying with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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