The Big Apple Helicopter Flight
based on 140 reviews
Duration: 10 - 12 minutes (approx.)
Departs from: New York City, New York
Product code: 2770HIGH
What do other travelers think?
The highlight of our trip. Absolutely fab. Read more ›
Sarah Alison C, United Kingdom, April 2008
Escape the queues and the crowds by taking to the skies. You'll come face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty, the silver art deco brilliance of the Chrysler Building, the sprawling green expanse of Central Park. Fly and experience the grandeur of Manhattan's famous skyline and many other famous landmarks, in a way unimaginable from the ground!
See the United States' most famous landmark, the Statue of Liberty, from the air! Your flight continues as you pass the World Financial Center, Empire State, Chrysler, Woolworth, and Met Life (Pan Am) Buildings, Ellis Island along with the New York Harbor, George Washington Bridge, and the world renowned Central Park.
Schedule Details
Departure Dates:
- Downtown - Daily, except Sunday
- Midtown - Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- New Year's Day (1 January)
- Independence Day (4 July)
- Thanksgiving Day (27 November)
- Christmas Day (25 December)
Departure Point:
Flights operate from:- Downtown - Pier 6 and East River (not operating on major holidays)
- Midtown - West 30th Street and 12th Avenue
Departure Time:
- Downtown - flights leave every hour and half hour, Mon-Fri from 9:00am to 7:00pm, last flight at 6:30pm. Sat 9:00am to 6:00pm, last flight at 5:30pm (not operating on major holidays)
- Midtown - flights leave every 15 minutes, Daily 9:00am - 7:00pm
Return details:
Flight returns to original departure pointHotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up not available
$ Pricing Information
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat and are under 35lbs in weight (16kg)
- Prices are per person.
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Additional Information
The Big Apple Helicopter Flight
Inclusions:
- Helicopter flight-seeing experience
- Tax
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Security fee USD$2.50 per person
- Passenger Handling Fee USD$25.00 per person
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Tours are not private. All helicopters seat 7 passengers
- Tours are wheelchair accessible
- Tour operator reserves the right to upgrade, alter or terminate any or all of our sightseeing tours due to security, weather or acts of God
- Must have a valid photo ID (i.e. - Passport or Drivers License)
- Must check in all bags with security
- No handbags or carry ons will be allowed on the flight
- Must walk through a metal detector
- Personal cameras and video cameras are allowed onboard once they clear through security (Disposable cameras available for purchase at heliport and will be allowed onboard the aircraft as well)
Security Requirements:
All guests must observe the following security requirements:
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.


