Our scenic helicopter tours are the perfect solution whether you’re planning a romantic date, proposal, an exciting weekend outing or just feeling adventurous. Take in stunning aerial views of world-famous landmarks while riding in style and comfort directly over Manhattan. All tours are personally narrated by friendly and experienced pilots.
Scenic New York helicopter tours are available 7 days a week, weather and aircraft maintenance permitting. Sunday helicopter tours and night helicopter tours available.
HELICOPTER TOURS OF NEW YORK CITY – DEPARTING FROM WESTCHESTER
Plan a romantic date or proposal in mid-air or take the whole family on an adventure! Day helicopter tours are perfect for excursions with young children, all ages are welcome aboard. Night helicopter tours dazzle passengers with the magical twinkling of city lights. Private tours without other passengers provide a safe, uncrowded environment. If you’re on a smaller budget, you can purchase individual seats on shared flights and fly together with other passengers. Helicopters lift off from a quiet location at Westchester Airport and reach New York City airspace in just a few minutes.
Our 30-minute New York helicopter tour includes views of Central Park, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Harlem, George Washington Bridge and Yankee Stadium (subject to game schedule). Please note: the 30-minute tour does not reach the Downtown Manhattan/Statue of Liberty area.
Our extended 45-minute New York helicopter tour includes all landmarks from the 30-minute tour and flies all the way Downtown to the Freedom Tower, Financial District, Battery Park, Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty.
Roundtrip hotel transfers are available between Manhattan and Westchester for additional fee. Our Westchester location can also be reached by the Metro-North train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains station then a quick taxi ride. Total travel time approximately 45-60 minutes. Train schedules here.
General availability for New York helicopter tours departing from Westchester:
- Monday – Sunday 10 AM – 8:30 PM
Shared tours
Minimum of 2 passengers per flight required. Aircraft type depends on total number of passengers.
Private tours in R44 helicopter
Most economical option for 2-3 passengers – Weight and height restrictions apply
Private tours in AStar helicopter
Best option for 4-5 passengers – More space
PRIVATE HELICOPTER SIGHTSEEING CHARTERS OF NEW YORK CITY – DEPARTING FROM MANHATTAN
Private New York helicopter sightseeing charters departing from Manhattan heliports cover all major New York landmarks between the Statue of Liberty and Yankee Stadium.
A 30-minute charter includes views of Midtown Manhattan, Central Park, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Madison Square Garden, Harlem, George Washington Bridge and Yankee Stadium (subject to game schedule), the Freedom Tower, Financial District, Battery Park, Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty.
45-minute charters can include outer boroughs and New Jersey upon request, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge or even Coney Island.
General availability for charters departing from Manhattan:
- Monday – Sunday 11 AM – 4 PM
Private charters in R44 helicopter
Most economical option for 2-3 passengers – Weight and height restrictions apply
Private charters in AStar helicopter
Best option for 4-5 passengers – More space