New York City Skyline Helicopter Tour from New Jersey
Overview
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See breathtaking views of New York City as you fly into the city from Essex County Airport in New Jersey. Essex County airport in New Jersey is accessible by a 45-minute taxi ride from Midtown or via public transportation from the Port Authority Building in NYC on 42nd Street.
Sit back for the ride of your life on your 30–35-minute journey showcasing iconic landmarks like the American Dream Mall and Metlife Stadium before reaching the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and more.
A once in a lifetime experience you are sure to never stop talking about!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A valid government-issued photo ID (passport or driver’s license) is required at check-in. Passengers without ID will not be permitted to fly and no refund will be issued.
Children aged 2 and over must have their own seat and pay the full fare.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled flight, or 45 minutes if traveling after 4:00 PM due to traffic.
You may fly anytime between your check-in and flight time.
Seating is arranged according to weight for safety. Passengers over 275 lbs (124 kg) must purchase an additional seat.
A rebooking fee will apply for changes made within 24 hours of your flight or for missed flights. Missed flights are considered a no-show and are non-refundable.
Flights may be canceled if minimum requirements are not met; in such cases, you will be offered an alternative flight or a full refund.
Sunset views are not guaranteed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Statue of Liberty
See from your helicopter flight
Ellis Island
See from your helicopter flight
What‘s Included
Helicopter flight with shared experience among other travelers
On-board live commentary and cabin with climate control
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pick up and drop off
Options
Skyline Tour
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic views of NYC
Ann M89389773,,Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great helicopter tour and spectacular views of Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline. Only shortfall is the Downtown Airport/helipad facilities or more so the lack of them. When you arrive early, they quite rudely send you away and there is nowhere to wait except some public benches with sleeping homeless people next to a busy, congested highway.
Dreamlike and recommended.
274carolinh,,Nov 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything went super smoothly. We flew to sunset, saw New York in the bright as well as at night. Highly recommended ! We were in the air for a total of 32 minutes.
A Buzz!
John L,,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Entertaining flying tour of NYC. Pilot was competent and informative. Ground assistance was particularly helpful. A lot of money for half an hour’s entertainment but my brother, who is a pilot, has told me that helicopters cost a ridiculous amount of money to run. The one drawback is if you’re on the port side you’ll have to lean across those on starboard to photograph the best sites (Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building etc). I thought this could be solved by simply doing u-turn and flying back the way we came. My brother again reliably informed me such a plan would never be approved as you’d risk crashing into other tour helicopters. Glad they gave me a chance to online tip as the lady who got us prepped certainly deserved a gratuity (I just never carry cash these days). Summing up - Good but expensive and try to get on starboard for the best shots.
Bad they took people money they don’t refund or give any credit.
Wilmyrtha E,,Sep 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00They don’t refund the money if something happend , money people was work hard I didn’t expect all the money back but you take all and you don’t give any credit maybe the person can’t come do it every time hi ready when this thing took your money they just don’t care about your feelings if you not sure you going do it don’t spend your money they going take it you going lost 🤬
1st Time NYC
sbirch100,,Jun 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you go to NY you must do this tour, staff were very helpful and knowledgable, pilot was amazing and we felt very safe
amazing
MIGUEL H,,Sep 13, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00super smooth flight. the crew very friendly.you can take great photos from the aircraft. at different angles, an experience that I would certainly share again. I recommend it 1000%
So FUN.
ChanceCube42,,Aug 23, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The pilot Tony, he was super cool. He spent time to answer all my questions. I appreciated his knowledge and personality
Very disappointed
ConorKKK,,Apr 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was going to be the highlight of our trip . Flying over Manhattan at night . Turned out it was 7 people crammed into the helicopter for 14 minutes including takeoff and landing . As soon as we got there we couldn't wait to get away as we felt like an inconvenience to the staff the whole time. The pilot didn't even say a word the whole journey and we felt as if he didn't want to be there . We took off from Kearney , New Jersey and barely made Manhattan and we were turning around. We got crap photos and memories we would rather forget . Overpriced and not worth it . Hang onto your money and don't buy into the hype
A must when visiting NYC
Jeroen P,,Mar 18, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Picked up by XL limosine! Contact was easy. The flight was breathtaking. It was possible to store (large) luggage at the heliform. The flight was smooth en the views were excellent. Absolutely recommended!!
Unforgettable
soizegouzerh,,Mar 16, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magic moment....great team!! We will never forget this helicopter flight... To do at least once in his life
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