New York's iconic landmarks, mighty rivers, and islands are even more impressive from the air. On this tour, soar over Manhattan’s most famous sights in a helicopter and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Big Apple. There's plenty of time time to see Liberty Island, the Empire State Building, and Governor’s Island, all while enjoying perspectives that few other visitors to the city get to see.
- New York City helicopter flight over famous landmarks
- Unbeatable views as you fly face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty
- See Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Central Park and more
- Learn more about NYC from your pilot’s live commentary
What To Expect
Statue of Liberty
After taking off from Downtown Manhattan Heliport, you will fly over Governor’s Island, a former Revolutionary US Army post, and the birthplace of New York. Next you will come face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty, which has become synonymous with America’s most fundamental value, freedom.
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Ellis Island
Fly over Ellis Island.
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Central Park
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
• Admission Ticket Free
Times Square
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
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George Washington Bridge
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
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Governors Island National Monument
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
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Manhattan Skyline
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
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Madison Square Garden
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
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Zip Aviation – Helicopter Tours & Charters
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York’s skyline. Don’t miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
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Total weight per passenger: 300 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Max group – 6
