Helicopter Flight Services NYC

Helicopter Flight Services NYC – Overview

Witness New York City from a completely different perspective!  All aboard for a fantastic bird’s-eye view of the magic isle of Manhattan. Take to the air in a  uniquely designed helicopter complete with large floor-to-ceiling convex windows offering 180 degree bird’s eye views of the impressive Manhattan skyline. You can choose from 3 tours. Therefore, you will get unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge and many more famous locations, all with in-flight narration so you don’t miss a thing.

Highlights of the Helicopter Tours

The New Yorker Tour (12 – 15 mins)

Experience the beauty of Central Park, the  Hudson River and  New York Harbor, including the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on this magical flight.  Also, Marvel at the splendour of the Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Chrysler and Met Life buildings as you soar over these fantastic landmarks. Get up close and personal with the  iconic Statue of Liberty, the 120 year old famous Brooklyn Bridge as well as South Street Seaport, Governors Island and Ellis Island.

The Ultimate Tour (18 – 20 mins)

Seated in comfort,  take an extended New York City flight up the Hudson River travelling to the most northernmost point of Manhattan. Behold the man-made miracle of the George Washington Bridge and  nature’s miraculous New Jersey Palisades. Especially baseball fans will enjoy an aerial view of the Yankee Stadium (non-game days) and the chance to see Columbia University campus and Harlem. All the sights make this tour an award winner and ranked #1.

The Deluxe Tour (25 – 30 mins)

Why not go for the best? Then, see New York City like never before.  All the sights plus views of Brooklyn and Staten Island in this most extravagant and exhilarating sightseeing and photo opportunity. In addition, on top of the iconic sights, fly south to the Verrazano Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in America.  Leave with everlasting memories way to experience New York City!

City Lights Experience (25-30 minutes)

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 flying you to Manhattan to get a beautiful bird’s-eye view of Grants Tomb, Columbia University, Yankees Stadium, Palisades Cliffs and the George Washington Bridge.

Important Information:

• To book call 001 (212) 355 – 0801 and quote Smartsave to obtain your 20% discount.
• Location: South Street between South Street Seaport and Staten Island Ferry Terminal
• All passengers must present Photo ID and are required to view a safety video before flying.
• Complimentary lockers are available to store belongings. Only cameras and wallets are permitted on board. You must store all Bags/purses.
• Passengers must arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time

Tours will operate reduced hours  9am – 4pm on the following holidays:

• 27th May 2024 – Memorial Day
• 4th July 2024 – Independence Day
• 2nd September 2024 – Labor Day
• 28th November 2024 – Thanks Giving
• 25th December 2024 – Christmas Day
• 31st December 2024 – New Year’s Eve
• 1st January 2025 – New Year’s Day
• 17th February 2025 – President’s Day

Downtown Manhattan Extended Hours 9am – 5:30pm

• 14th February 2025 – Valentine’s Day

HeliNY will now be open from 6:00pm – 9:30pm on this additional date from Linden Airport, NJ:

• March 26-28, 2024 (Easter)

Unfortunately, we are fully booked between January 16-February 29 for all tour products departing Manhattan. If you have a request, you can call us to see if we have had any cancellations.