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New York helicopter tour guides

Practical, up-to-date guides to flying over New York: which heliport to use, how night flights work, how to reach Linden Airport, what a flight really costs, the weight and seat rules, and whether it is worth the money.

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Popular New York helicopter flights

Booked through Viator with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Manhattan Highlights Flight Quickest ★ 4.815 min1,345 reviewsFree cancellation

Manhattan Highlights Flight
DaytimeLeaves from Wall StreetFees included

The short, sharp loop from the heliport by Wall Street: out past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, then up the Hudson for One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building and the Midtown skyline. About 15 minutes in the air, easy to slot into a sightseeing day.

What's included
  • Shared flight with live commentary
  • Heliport landing, facility and fuel fees included
  • Souvenir photos available to buy
  • Check in 30 minutes before your slot
  • Free cancellation to 24 hours
From$271per person Reserve
City Lights Skyline Experience Night flight ★ 4.725-30 min664 reviewsFree cancellation

City Lights Skyline Experience
Evening departuresHead-on skyline approachFees included

The night flight: an evening departure from Linden Airport in New Jersey, out over the harbor to a floodlit Statue of Liberty, then up the Hudson past the Financial District, Midtown, Times Square and the George Washington Bridge with live pilot narration. Floor-to-ceiling windows; landing and fuel fees are in the price.

What's included
  • Shared flight with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Live pilot narration, climate-controlled cabin
  • Heliport landing, facility and fuel fees included
  • Free shuttle from Linden train station (on request)
  • Free cancellation to 24 hours
From$330per person Reserve
Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing Flight Longer daytime ★ 4.820 min1,205 reviewsFree cancellation

Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing Flight
DaytimeReaches Yankee StadiumFees included

Five extra minutes that buy the north end of the island: the harbor and Lady Liberty, One World Trade Center, the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, Hudson Yards and Little Island, then on up the river toward Yankee Stadium, with commentary the whole way.

What's included
  • Shared flight with live commentary
  • Heliport landing, facility and fuel fees included
  • Souvenir photos available to buy
  • Check in 30 minutes before your slot
  • Free cancellation to 24 hours
From$309per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Manhattan lit up at night from Linden, NJ: 25 to 30 minutes with fees included and a free shuttle from the station on request.

Check dates for the City Lights night flight