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New York City Skyline Helicopter Tour

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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158 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Fly from New Jersey toward Manhattan for Hudson River views and aerial sights of the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and more.

About this tour

See New York City from a fresh perspective on a skyline helicopter tour departing from Essex County Airport in New Jersey. This 25–30-minute shared flight pairs sweeping city views with live onboard commentary in a climate-controlled cabin.

The route begins with views of American Dream and MetLife Stadium before heading toward Manhattan. Look down on the Hudson River and take in landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and the Empire State Building. The airport is approximately a 45-minute taxi ride from Midtown Manhattan, with public transportation options also available.

Arrive early with a valid government-issued photo ID, then settle in for a memorable aerial look at the city. Book your New York City skyline helicopter tour and enjoy the landmarks from above.

Highlights

  • Admire Manhattan’s skyline from above the Hudson River
  • Spot the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center
  • See the Empire State Building, American Dream, and MetLife Stadium
  • Take off from Essex County Airport in New Jersey

What's included

Included

  • Shared helicopter flight
  • Live onboard commentary
  • Climate-controlled cabin
  • $5.00 fuel surcharge included
  • $35.00 per person included

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license, is required at check-in; passengers without ID cannot fly and will not receive a refund
  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled flight, or 45 minutes for flights after 4:00 PM
  • Children aged 2 and over must have their own seat and pay the full fare
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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  • Seating is assigned by weight for safety; passengers over 275 lbs (124 kg) must purchase an additional seat
  • Changes within 24 hours and missed flights incur a rebooking fee; missed flights are non-refundable
  • Flights may be canceled if minimum requirements are not met; an alternative flight or full refund will be offered
  • Sunset views are not guaranteed
  • Wheelchair accessible; service animals allowed
  • Strollers are permitted; public transportation is available nearby
  • The airport is approximately a 45-minute taxi ride from Midtown Manhattan; public transportation is available via Lakeland Bus Company from Port Authority

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter flight?

The flight lasts approximately 25–30 minutes.

Where does the tour depart from?

Flights depart from Essex County Airport in New Jersey.

What identification is required?

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license. Passengers without ID cannot fly and will not receive a refund.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled flight, or 45 minutes for flights after 4:00 PM.

Are children and infants allowed?

Children aged 2 and over need their own seat and pay the full fare. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.44 on Viator and 4.74 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 7.1.

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