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New York Helicopter Tour 15 min

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 16% in New York City

8,955 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Take a 12–15-minute New York helicopter tour from downtown and admire the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Manhattan’s skyline from above.

About this tour

See New York’s famous skyline from a fresh perspective on a New York helicopter tour departing from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. In just 12–15 minutes, you’ll trade street-level crowds for sweeping views from a Bell 407 aircraft.

The flight passes landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, Wall Street, the Empire State Building, and Central Park. With a departure point in downtown Manhattan, this New York helicopter tour offers a quick way to take in several of the city’s best-known sights from above. The $40 per-person heliport fee and all taxes and fees are included; gratuities and transportation to and from the heliport are not.

Arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled flight with government-issued identification for every passenger. Flight times may shift with weather and operational needs, so plan for some flexibility. Book your New York helicopter tour for a memorable aerial look at the city’s landmarks.

Highlights

  • Soar above Manhattan aboard a Bell 407 helicopter
  • Admire the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from above
  • Take in views of Wall Street, Ground Zero, and the Empire State Building
  • Spot Central Park from a panoramic aerial vantage point
  • Depart from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport

What's included

Included

  • All taxes and fees
  • $40 per-person heliport fee

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from the heliport

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Important information

  • Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Check in 45 minutes before the scheduled flight time; late arrival may mean longer waits or forfeiture
  • All passengers, including children, need a government-issued ID or passport
  • Passengers over 250 lb (113 kg) must purchase an additional seat; maximum weight is 300 lb (136 kg) per passenger
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  • Flight times are approximate and may change due to weather, weight restrictions, and operational needs
  • Audio language selection is subject to availability and may default to English
  • Wheelchair accessible; passengers must be able to transfer to the helicopter seat and sit with legs bent
  • For mobility assistance, notify the operator in advance; assistance depends on passenger weight and ability to transfer
  • Meet at Pier 6, two buildings north of the Staten Island Ferry; look for Zip Aviation
  • For bookings made before March 2, 2026, the $40 per-person heliport fee is payable at check-in

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight?

The flight lasts approximately 12–15 minutes.

Where does the tour depart from?

It departs from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at Pier 6. Look for Zip Aviation.

When should I check in?

Check in 45 minutes before your scheduled flight time.

Do infants need their own seat?

Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult’s lap.

Is the heliport fee included?

The $40 per-person fee is included, except for bookings made before March 2, 2026, when it is payable at check-in.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.41 on Viator and 4.72 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 16% in New York City means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in New York City by this score.

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