Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight
Overview
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20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Fly over beautiful Sydney Harbour by helicopter for a bird's-eye view of Sydney. Your expert pilot will provide informative commentary on all the sites as you soar through Sydney skies for approximately 20 minutes. You'll have the best vantage point of Sydney and its sparkling blue harbour, 1,000 feet up in the air during your memorable helicopter flight.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Individual passengers in excess of 100kg can't be confirmed on shared flights due to aircraft limitations and operating capacities.
We operate Robinson helicopters that have a maximum seat limitation of 135kg (297lbs), passengers in excess of this weight will be required to fly in our larger helicopter and may incur additional cost subject to the number of passengers travelling.
All passengers will be weighed upon check in. Bookings for two where the combined total is 180kg or more in total must book a private flight. Bookings for four guests are more than 360kg may also need to upgrade to a larger helicopter (additional costs and payable direct to the supplier) .
All flights are sold on a shared basis where up to 6 passengers may be travelling on the helicopter. Single passenger bookings are welcome however all flights require a minimum number of passengers to depart.
If you have an infant (a passenger under 2 years), you will be required to book a private flight for additional cost.
Helicopters are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the pilot is unable to assist passengers with boarding and disembarking due to occupational, health and safety regulations.
Our bus transfers are a complimentary service, pickup is available from two different hotels ONLY where guests will be transferred back to Circular Quay after the flight.
You will receive confirmation of your flight time and scheduled pickup time from a City hotel (if required) via email.
If you do not require transfer or are staying in an area outside the City you can make your own way to our base, check-in is 30 minutes prior to the confirmed departure time.
Please ensure that we have a phone number (including country code if applicable) for when you are in Sydney in case, we need to get in contact with you on the day of the flight.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Sydney Helitours
After taking off from Sydney Airport, you'll soar above the city of Sydney for unbeatable views of the world's most famous harbor and its icons
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbor Bridge
What‘s Included
Complimentary city centre transfers -Pending availability & confirmation, time chosen is flight time
Free parking for self drive guests
Commentary and interaction with pilot
20 minute helicopter tour
Options
Private Helicopter Flight
Private
Pickup included
Sydney Harbour Tour by Helicopter
Pickup included
Reviews
661 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not worth the time
Cody W,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Shorter than advertised and not much information, stories or historical events. Felt like an assembly line. Gave my weight when I signed up and paid for the excursion only to be weighed again at the office and told because of my weight I had to have my own personal flight and pay an additional 200.00. (Nice up sell)
A fantastic experience...
CARL H,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic experience they don’t take photos to sell but they take photos on your camera for you A very well organised experience would recommend
Breathtaking
bernadette g,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful way to see the city. Our pilot . Made the experience phenomenal. The experience was one for the memory banks
Flying high in Sydney
G7508ZTlouiseb,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved this experience and would definitely repeat given the opportunity. It is very well organised and safety of course is a priority. We had two different drivers who collected us from the Park Royal hotel and dropped us back to circular quay and both were very friendly and informative. The team at the airport were very professional and made us feel safe and informed. Our pilot was great and made us feel relaxed ( first time in a helicopter). He flew us around Sydney harbour and along the coast pointing out various places. It was one of the best experiences we did on our holiday to Australia and would do it again in a heartbeat.
sydney helicopter tour was spectacular!
Marc M,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00loved the tour, loved the harbor views, golf courses, then went along the coast and saw beaches with swimming pools attached.
An experience not to be missed at least once in a lifetime
Michael P,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great option when in Sydney visiting or even a local. Choice of different flight options ie private vs shared and a range of times and can extend trip from 20 to 30 mins if desired for additional cost. Good briefing advice dependent on the helicopter being used. A commentray was provided by the pilot of significant lanmarks etc with warned interruptions during the flight from flight path information etc. Our flight was on time and over Sydney via eastern part of Mascot Airport then over Darling Harbour with the skyscrappers of the Sydney skyline on our right then banked over the Harbour Bridge then some loops around the Harbour with views of the Opera House, Kirribilli House, Fort Denison, The Zoo, Manly, the eastern suburb bays eg Double Bay, Rose Bay etc, ships or craft on the water and out to north Head when banked to the right to follow the coast down to view the eastern suburb beaches like Bondi, Tamarama, Clovelly, Coogee etc and much more before turning inland to return to the helipad. It was an exciting, rewarding experience to view the most beautiful harbour in the world from the air. I would recommend it to anyone.
Amazing experience!
Darren W,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous experience, it's definitely a must if you are visiting Sydney. I never normally do the same trip twice; however, if I am back in town, I would definitely do this again.
Great experience
Mildredarf,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience, a close view of some iconic sites
The helicopter ride over...
Maya P,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The helicopter ride over Sydney was an unforgettable experience. Seeing the city from above, with breathtaking views of the Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, was absolutely stunning. The smooth flight and unique perspective made it both exciting and memorable, an experience I would highly recommend.
Brilliant
renmE3806IH,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant experience at a great price would highly recommend
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