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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
Tue 24 Dec
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You can choose the date already on the booking website
Starting at $274.00
Tue 24 Dec
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
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SoHo
Fly past Soho
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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
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Fly past the Intrepid
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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)
Markus H
Jul 2019
We enjoyed very much our flight from Linden to NYC and back. First we thought it was a disadvantage to fly from outside NYC, because it takes quite some time and effort to get there. But then on the flight we realized how great it was to fly over Newark int. airport and Jerse City in addition to the "normal" flight over NYC. We can highly recommend this.
Carmichael9
Jul 2019
Excellent! So much fun. The entire staff from the greeting staff to the pilots were fun, very nice, and professional. Flight time was superb. The pilot guided the tour and pointed out the main attractions you want to see in Manhattan. Would definitely recommend and will likely do again on our next trip.
mkdon5
May 2019
We chose this trip as we wanted to see the lights of NY by night and get a perspective of the City from the air. Communication with the company worked well and they responded to my queries and helped me make the decision of the best date to book so I could include an alternative date if flight postponed. We did the trip at the start of a week in NY and it provided a great overview of the City which we wanted to experience from the land air and water during our stay. It was a bit of a trip to Linden Airport (we used the trains from Jersey City where we were staying but with planning it was actually fairly easy involving a couple of trains on time and the fares seemed very reasonable to us). The company pick up and drop off at the Linden station on request. Views from the Helicopter and info from Pilot excellent. I was sat in the middle but still had no trouble seeing the sites. I will admit to being a bit nervous but once up in the air I was fascinated by the sights and the flight was smooth. When the pilot needed to turn sharply he gave plenty of notice so it wasn't a surprise. We were lucky visibility was good giving us clear views of the night sky of Manhattan. Four of us did the trip it felt a special experience and we all loved it. Thanks HeliNY

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