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New York City by Helicopter: All Attractions, 18-20 Minutes

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily except Sunday

  • Duration

    18 - 20 minutes

  • Start time

    9am to 5pm
    If you would like to pre-book a time, please state this in the special requests field at the time of booking. Otherwise, you have the freedom to arrange this on arrival in New York City.

  • Meeting Point
    The tour starts from Downtown Manhattan Heliport at 6 East River Piers, NY 10004.
    Please be at the heliport 30 minutes before your flight time to complete the check-in and security process.
  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point 

Key Highlights

  • A NYC Helicopter Tour is a must-do travel experience – book now!
  • Helicopter flights in New York sell out fast – guarantee your place!
  • Our reliable local partner has over 25 years’ experience and an impeccable safety record
  • The flight lasts 18-20 minutes and allows you to see not just Manhattan but other New York boroughs
  • See views of Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the World Financial District, One World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial and more
  • Even catch a glimpse of the world famous Yankee Stadium and MetLife Stadium

Overview

See the best of New York on this exciting helicopter flight that covers all five Boroughs of the Big Apple.

Your tour begins down the Hudson River from where you are offered your first captivating views of the New York City skyline. You will continue to New York Harbor from where you will enjoy the best views possible of the Statue of Liberty. Then fly over the gleaming skyscrapers which make up the financial capital of the world, Manhattan’s Financial District. 

Your helicopter will then continue up the Hudson River towards Midtown where you will see all of New York City’s most famous skyscrapers: The Empire State Building, the Chrysler, Met Life (Pan Am) and Woolworth Buildings. While most Heli tours just skim Central Park this tour offers you expansive views of this much-loved NYC focal point. 

Leaving Manhattan you will see the Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees, St John the Divine Cathedral, Columbia University, George Washington Bridge, and the Palisade of New Jersey.

This is truly the most all-encompassing NY Helicopter Tour!

About the Supplier: Established in 1986, Liberty Helicopter Tours have over 25 factory trained pilots with an average of 10 years experience. Many of the pilots are former US Military and NYPD individuals with a very disciplined background and training. The company provides safe and entertaining helicopter rides over Manhattan and are highly rated for their services.

Inclusions

  • 18-20 minutes helicopter flight

Exclusions

  • $40.00 per person heliport fee must be paid when you check-in for your flight

Please note

Voucher information: Sorry, but we will need you to print a paper version of your booking voucher (we're working on changing this). At this time no refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.


We give you the freedom to arrange your flight at a time that's suitable for you. Once you arrive in New York, make sure to call the local operator about the exact time you wish to fly.

You have to pay a $40 (per person) heliport fee at the meeting point.  

Always keep a photo ID handy just to be safe. 

Max capacity of a helicopter is 6 passengers and a pilot. 

Infants under the age of 2 (weight below 35lbs) can travel for free on an adult's lap.

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