New York Helicopter Tour Routes
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What are the different routes New York helicopters take? Which attractions do you fly past? Read all my tips here and book the right tour for you.
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Below you can find descriptions of some different flights on offer, three of the routes are also shown on the map. There are no more flights on Sundays that depart from Manhattan. This means, though, that the other days do sell out faster, so reserve your spot before you travel to New York.
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Manhattan Sky, Scenic and Grand Island Helicopter Tour
The route with the red line is called Manhattan Sky. This helicopter tour takes approximately 12-15 minutes and is the shortest of all three tours. The price is about CA$337 which also makes it the cheapest helicopter tour.
Book the Manhattan Sky Tour here
The route with the yellow line is called the Scenic Tour. It takes the same route as the Sky Tour, marked with the red line, but this helicopter tour continues on, further towards Harlem. You even see Yankee Stadium. This tour takes approximately 18 minutes and costs about CA$407.
The route with the blue line is called the Grand Island Tour. This is the longest tour available, and consequently, it also costs the most. Your fly past Staten Island and even see as far as the Bronx. Including, of course, the same sites as the tours marked with the red and yellow lines (listed above), but you will see much more with this route. This price is approximately CA$534.
Helicopter flight on a Sunday
The majority of the helicopter tours depart from Manhattan. Due to strict city regulations helicopters are not permitted to fly from Manhattan on a Sunday. Do you still want to take your helicopter flight on a Sunday? Then there is a good value flight, which departs from New Jersey.
Book your helicopter flight on a Sunday here
Evening Flight
If you really want to do something spectacular, book an evening flight! See the lights of New York from above as you pass by the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Times Square, among others. The flight departs from New Jersey and you can get there by train from Penn Station.
Book the Evening Flight from New Jersey here
Private Helicopter Tour
Do you want a private helicopter flight, is money no issue? Then this is your chance! On this tour, you’ll see the most popular sights of New York, alone or with your friends, family, or loved one. The helicopter seats a maximum of five people, so if you are only two of you, the free seats will be empty, so you’ll have the whole helicopter to yourselves. This is a great thing to do if you have an important question to ask or a day to celebrate.
Additional Information
Important! After booking your flight, make sure you contact the tour operator to confirm the exact date and time of your booking. After making your booking online, you will receive a voucher by email containing all the operator’s contact information. I advise that you contact them at least two weeks in advance. If you are booking within the week prior to your flight, get in touch with the operator right away to confirm the time and date. The earlier you confirm your booking, the more choice you have of the available time slots for your date.
If your plans change upon arriving in New York and you want to rebook your helicopter flight, you can do so by contacting the tour operator.
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