Overview
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Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 25-30 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan and fly past iconic New York City landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park complete with live pilot narration. Fly high above the Verrazzano Bridge, pass by Staten Island and Brooklyn, then fly all the way to the Northern tip of Manhattan. HeliNY’s NYC helicopter tours are great for guests of all ages, making it the perfect addition to any New York City itinerary! Complete days worth of New York City sightseeing in just minutes, with the Manhattan skyline as your backdrop. Several departure times are available throughout the day to fit your schedule!
*HeliNY is Wingman/TOPS certified!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs may be unable to fly. If passengers require a seat belt extender they will be unable to attend.
A current valid government issued photo ID is required on the day of travel.
All bags are subject to inspection. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 must sit in an adults lap at no charge.
All passengers are required to sign a waiver prior to flying.
What To Expect
Fly past HeliNY!
Brooklyn Bridge
As you take off, you will see the famous Brooklyn Bridge!
Options
Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten
25-30 Minute Flight
What‘s Included
Heliport Landing & Facility Fees (No unexpected fees upon arrival for a smooth & pleasant check-in!)
Shared Helicopter Flight (shared experience with other travelers)
Fuel surcharge
Live commentary on board, Floor to ceiling windows, Climate controlled cabin
Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
364 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
👍👍👍
Kerry30s,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Great experience
Jill A,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, we really enjoyed our flight. Everything went like clockwork. Staff were friendly, plenty of reminders and information received beforehand. The meeting point is just along from Governors Island ferry terminal, which is not far from the Staten Island ferry terminal. There were lockers for our bags. The views were amazing. The full set of digital pictures were available for 40 dollars afterwards.
A must-do.
FarAway594204,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team is really top-notch! We had to move our tour because of the weather, and everything was put in place to find a solution. There were six of us, and the pilot was great and very reassuring with me, as I was not very comfortable. We had the tour in English, and it was perfect! It is truly an unforgettable experience that you will not regret! I recommend them 100%!
Amazing experience.
HelenO214,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing must do experience. Felt safe. Very well organised. Lovely guys. Will be back again..
Very good welcome very nice with humor. It was clear precise and flying very well with the pilot comments.
OnAir33350370299,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very welcome and everything was clear and well organized. The cool pilot
Outstanding!
Robert B,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience!! We had a buisness trip to the City and this was one of the Highlights of the week. Got some great photos of Manhattan from above and we will never forget it. Thanks Viator and HeliNYC.
Choose your seat on the plane
Claire L,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We chose the Deluxe formula, which is supposed to be longer and allow you to see more things. Unfortunately, our placement on the plane did not allow us to fully enjoy the experience: we were both sitting from the back, which clearly ruined the panorama. Nevertheless, the tour remains beautiful; you can see and see the emblematic monuments of New York and some of its neighborhoods. However, disappointment remains regarding our placement. Considering the price, it might be better to reduce the number of people on the plane to offer better value for money
Like on TV, like in movies
daniellesF7155HF,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Too short, too bad 25 minutes to go again as soon as possible Why not do it on all capitals? Ideal to see the expanse of a city and its monuments
Absolutely Amazing, Staff...
Zoe M,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely Amazing, Staff were so friendly and helpful, everything was on time. The helicopter ride was brilliant and the pilot was well informative, would highly recommend it
AWESOME PRESENT TO MYSELF
kimberlyrL682NE,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutly incredible!! Born and raised in NY and this was worth the time. Recommend to anyone visiting!! The staff were amazing, the experience was great start to finish. Organized and professional
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