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New York City Skyline Helicopter Tour
4.4
71 Ratings
Fairfield
Experience breathtaking NYC skyline views on a helicopter tour from NJ. See iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building.
Experience breathtaking NYC skyline views on a helicopter tour from NJ. See iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building.
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Statue of Liberty - View from your helicopter tour
- Ellis Island - View from your helicopter tour
- One World Observatory - View from your helicopter tour
- Chrysler Building - Fly past
- Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex - Fly past
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - Fly past
- Central Park - Fly past
- **Times…
- Statue of Liberty - View from your helicopter tour
- Ellis Island - View from your helicopter tour
- One World Observatory - View from your helicopter tour
- Chrysler Building - Fly past
- Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex - Fly past
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - Fly past
- Central Park - Fly past
- Times Square / Theater District - Fly past
- Columbia University - Fly past
- Yankee Stadium - Fly past
- George Washington Bridge - Fly past
- Brooklyn - Fly past
- MetLife Stadium - Fly past
- American Dream - Fly past
What's Included
- Helicopter flight with shared experience among other travelers
- On-board live commentary and cabin with climate control
- Surcharges on fuel
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Helicopter flight with shared experience among other travelers
- On-board live commentary and cabin with climate control
- Surcharges on fuel
- Landing and/or facility fees
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information
Experience the stunning vistas of New York City as you take off from Essex County Airport in New Jersey, conveniently situated just a 45–60 minute taxi or rideshare from Midtown Manhattan.
Relax and savor an unforgettable 25–30 minute flight, beginning with panoramic views of landmarks such as American Dream and MetLife Stadium before approaching…
Experience the stunning vistas of New York City as you take off from Essex County Airport in New Jersey, conveniently situated just a 45–60 minute taxi or rideshare from Midtown Manhattan.
Relax and savor an unforgettable 25–30 minute flight, beginning with panoramic views of landmarks such as American Dream and MetLife Stadium before approaching Manhattan’s iconic skyline. As you glide above the Hudson River, enjoy remarkable sights including the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and more.
An unforgettable adventure that will leave lasting memories—and one you’ll be eager to share long after your journey concludes.
- A valid government-issued photo ID (passport or driver’s license) is required at check-in. Passengers without ID will not be permitted to fly and no refund will be issued.
- Children aged 2 and over must have their own seat and pay the full fare.
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled flight, or 45 minutes if traveling after 4:00 PM due to traffic.
- You may fly anytime between your check-in and flight time.
- Seating is arranged according to weight for safety. Passengers over 275 lbs (124 kg) must purchase an additional seat.
- A rebooking fee will apply for changes made within 24 hours of your flight or for missed flights. Missed flights are considered a no-show and are non-refundable.
- Flights may be canceled if minimum requirements are not met; in such cases, you will be offered an alternative flight or a full refund.
- Sunset views are not guaranteed.
- Missed flights are non-refundable.
Location
Essex County Airport
Wright Way
Approx a 45-minute taxi ride from Midtown Manhattan or accessible via public transportation from the Port Authority Building in NYC on 42nd Street via the Lakeland Bus Company.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(71 Ratings)
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274carolinh
Nov 6, 2024
Dreamlike and recommended. - Everything went super smoothly. We flew to sunset, saw New York in the bright as well as at night. Highly recommended ! We were in the air for a total of 32 minutes.
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Sbirch100
Jun 9, 2023
1st Time NYC - If you go to NY you must do this tour, staff were very helpful and knowledgable, pilot was amazing and we felt very safe
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Miguel_h
Sep 13, 2020
amazing - super smooth flight. the crew very friendly.you can take great photos from the aircraft. at different angles, an experience that I would certainly share again. I recommend it 1000%
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Chancecube42
Aug 23, 2020
So FUN. - The pilot Tony, he was super cool. He spent time to answer all my questions. I appreciated his knowledge and personality
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Jeroen_p
Mar 18, 2020
A must when visiting NYC - Picked up by XL limosine!
Contact was easy.
The flight was breathtaking.
It was possible to store (large) luggage at the heliform.
The flight was smooth en the views were excellent.
Absolutely recommended!!
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Soizegouzerh
Mar 16, 2020
Unforgettable - Magic moment....great team!! We will never forget this helicopter flight... To do at least once in his life
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Ann_m89389773
Jun 3, 2025
Fantastic views of NYC - Great helicopter tour and spectacular views of Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline.
Only shortfall is the Downtown Airport/helipad facilities or more so the lack of them. When you arrive early, they quite rudely send you away and there is nowhere to wait except some public benches with sleeping homeless people next to a busy, congested highway.
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John_l
Oct 7, 2024
A Buzz! - Entertaining flying tour of NYC. Pilot was competent and informative. Ground assistance was particularly helpful. A lot of money for half an hour’s entertainment but my brother, who is a pilot, has told me that helicopters cost a ridiculous amount of money to run.
The one drawback is if you’re on the port side you’ll have to lean across those on starboard to photograph the best sites (Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building etc). I thought this could be solved by simply doing u-turn and flying back the way we came. My brother again reliably informed me such a plan would never be approved as you’d risk crashing into other tour helicopters.
Glad they gave me a chance to online tip as the lady who got us prepped certainly deserved a gratuity (I just never carry cash these days).
Summing up - Good but expensive and try to get on starboard for the best shots.
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Wilmyrtha_e
Sep 18, 2024
Bad they took people money they don’t refund or give any credit. - They don’t refund the money if something happend , money people was work hard I didn’t expect all the money back but you take all and you don’t give any credit maybe the person can’t come do it every time hi ready when this thing took your money they just don’t care about your feelings if you not sure you going do it don’t spend your money they going take it you going lost 🤬
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Conorkkk
Apr 20, 2020
Very disappointed - This was going to be the highlight of our trip . Flying over Manhattan at night . Turned out it was 7 people crammed into the helicopter for 14 minutes including takeoff and landing . As soon as we got there we couldn't wait to get away as we felt like an inconvenience to the staff the whole time. The pilot didn't even say a word the whole journey and we felt as if he didn't want to be there . We took off from Kearney , New Jersey and barely made Manhattan and we were turning around. We got crap photos and memories we would rather forget . Overpriced and not worth it . Hang onto your money and don't buy into the hype
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