New York · HELICOPTER TOURS
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Below are the 15 best helicopter tours in New York right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of visitor it suits. Start at number one, it earned the spot.
See Manhattan from a helicopter: Central Park, a close pass to the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Broadway lights from above.
“Best day ever! 100% worth the money, wish we could relive it all over again!”
A 15–30 minute helicopter ride over Manhattan with 180-degree window views and pilot narration of Central Park to the Statue of Liberty.
“A great way to see New York! Had a fabulous experience seeing NY from a helicopter - definitely recommend.”
A short, pilot-narrated helicopter hop over NYC’s big landmarks from downtown to Midtown, with live views you can’t get on foot.
“The view from 1500ft is amazing..!! Expertly piloted by Frank. Ground staff were professional and executed our experience perfectly. Thank you!”
Ride a small helicopter over Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and Central Park. Short flight, big views, clear landmark commentary.
“Perfect. Pilot Frenk told us a lot information about all the places. Smooth and spectacular experience”
Take a 15-minute Bell 407 helicopter ride from Pier 6 for close-up views of Manhattan landmarks, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.
“I booked a helicopter trip as a surprise for my family for our trip to New York. Zip aviation were brilliant from start to finish. Friendly, helpful and explained everything at every stage. Highly recommended”
A 12–15 minute shared helicopter flight from the East River over Manhattan’s biggest icons, with live pilot commentary and big-window views.
“Do not recommend it, they put 5 people in the plane and if you have to sit in the middle you barely see anything, I took my girlfriend on her birthday and they sat her in the middle. She was pissed couldn't enjoy the view because of the 2 people on her right and 2 people on her left. I asked for partial refund just for her ticket and they refused. overall was a bad experience”
Fly over NYC’s top landmarks in a 17–20 minute shared helicopter ride with live commentary and heliport fees included for $354.
“It was just magical, just like in the movies. The turned to be best for occations like this. Truly, recommend.”
Fly a 20-minute loop over New York’s icons from the Downtown heliport, with live pilot commentary, tight timing, and a close pass at the Statue of Liberty.
“Fantastic female pilot brought us on a very smooth flight around NYC. Very pleasant flight with good information on the sights and great music on board too. Very helpful and pleasant staff in the waiting area. Highly recommend.”
Nighttime helicopter views of NYC from Linden, NJ. See Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the George Washington Bridge.
“Absolutely amazing experience we loved it just got back from NYC and it was one of the highlights of our trip! However look into it carefully as we just presumed it was in New York which was where we were staying in Manhattan and it actually wasn’t !! So we then had a mad dash and a very expensive taxi to New Jersey to catch our flight so all in all the experience was an amazing one but very expensive!”
See NYC from the air in a 17–20 minute helicopter loop, with live commentary and top sights like the Statue of Liberty and Central Park.
“well organised, well located. fantastic tour for fantastic town ! incredible view will satisfy any expectations.”
Shared helicopter tour over Manhattan and Brooklyn with live narration, floor-to-ceiling windows, and included heliport fees for 25–30 minutes.
“Absolutely Amazing, Staff were so friendly and helpful, everything was on time. The helicopter ride was brilliant and the pilot was well informative, would highly recommend it”
A private helicopter ride over Manhattan for couples: Central Park, skyline icons, and sunset options from Westchester County Airport near NYC.
“If you haven't done this, you haven't seen NYC yet. This is a must for people visiting NYC. Especially for couples.”
A short, high-impact NYC helicopter loop with close passes of the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, Central Park, and Yankee Stadium.
“The staff were friendly and the flight experience was amazing. It was well worth the money. Showing New York's major attractions and more. Defiantly recommend.”
A short Deluxe NYC helicopter ride over Midtown and uptown landmarks, with a rare northbound route and big-city views for one set price.
“Be on time! The tour is excellent. However, once in the the air I think it could be a little longer by not flying at such a rapid rate to allow time to view and take photos. Kind of expensive for flight time.”
Six-seat helicopter views of Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, and Times Square from Downtown Manhattan in 12–15 minutes.
“Absolutely stunning! Awesome nice stuff. Would recommend anytime!! Check in was easy, the flight comfortable.”
