Kailua Kona Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Tour, Doors-Off Option, 90 min

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Big Island of Hawaii
Updated November 2, 2026

See Kilauea’s lava fields, forests, and volcanic coastline from above on a 90-minute Big Island helicopter tour with a doors-off option.

About this tour

Take to the skies above Hawaii’s Big Island on a 90-minute Kilauea Volcano helicopter tour, with the option to fly doors on or off. From the air, see the contrast between lush green forests and broad black lava fields as the volcanic landscape unfolds below.

Your flight offers a sweeping view of Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Look for rivers of lava meeting the ocean in a dramatic display of steam and fire, and take in the scale of a landscape continually shaped by volcanic activity. A guide/driver accompanies the experience, and a phone strap and parking fees are included. Choose the doors-off option for an open-air perspective; bring a jacket or sweatshirt, wear closed-toe shoes, and tie back long hair.

Meet at the Big Island Jet Center in Kailua Kona and prepare for a memorable aerial look at the island’s volcanic terrain. Book your Kilauea Volcano helicopter tour to see this striking landscape from above.

Highlights

Admire Kilauea’s stark lava fields from above
See lush forests frame the volcanic landscape
Look for rivers of lava meeting the ocean

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Guide/driver
Phone strap
Parking fees

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Gratuities

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Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
All passengers 24 months and older must purchase a full-fare seat
Guests weighing 250 pounds or more may be charged a weight and balance fee: 50% of the seat price for 250–275 pounds; an additional seat purchase is required at 275 pounds or more
For doors-off flights, wear a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes; hair ties are required, and long pants are recommended

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Doors-off seating may not place you directly beside an open door
The operator may refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated; refused passengers will be charged in full
Service animals are allowed
Strollers are allowed for infants and small children
Wheelchair accessible; suitable for all fitness levels
Meet at the Big Island Jet Center, 73-4370 Pao’o Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740; park in the large lot south of the brown building

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter tour?

The flight lasts 90 minutes.

Is the tour available with doors off?

Yes. You can book a doors-off experience, but your seat may not be directly beside an open door.

What should I wear for a doors-off flight?

Wear a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes, and bring a hair tie. Long pants are recommended.

Are there weight-related fees?

Guests weighing 250–275 pounds are charged 50% of the seat price after booking. Guests weighing 275 pounds or more must purchase an additional seat.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet inside the Big Island Jet Center building at 73-4370 Pao’o Street in Kailua Kona. Parking is in the large lot south of the brown building.

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