Start or end your trip to New York City with a unique tour, combining a 15-minute scenic flight over New York City with an airport transfer. Fly in your private helicopter between major airports and Manhattan and enjoy scenic views on the way.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 20 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Enjoy a private helicopter transfer between major New York airports and Manhattan heliports
Take a quick 15-minute helicopter tour of Manhattan on the way
Relax with a complimentary shuttle between your airline terminal and the helicopter terminal
Start or end your New York City visit with unforgettable aerial views while skipping all the road traffic

Full description

Enjoy a luxury airport transfer and sightseeing tour of New York City with this private helicopter ride. Helicopter tours are available between all major New York airports (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark) and Manhattan heliports in either direction. Take a scenic tour that covers Midtown and Lower Manhattan, including the Empire State Building, Central Park, Freedom Tower, the Financial District, and the Statue of Liberty. For arrival transfers, once you have cleared customs and collected your baggage, take the complimentary ground shuttle from the arrivals terminal to the helicopter terminal located at the airport. Meet your friendly and experienced pilot at the heliport, and depart for Manhattan. Enjoy an approximately 15-minute scenic tour over New York City, before being dropped off at your preferred Manhattan heliport. For departure transfers, board the helicopter at your preferred Manhattan heliport, and depart for the airport. During the transfer, your scenic New York City tour will be provided. Upon landing at the helicopter terminal you will take the complimentary ground shuttle to your airline terminal and begin the check-in process as normal.

Includes

Private 1-way airport transfer
Transportation by helicopter
15-minute scenic flight

After hours crew
Heliport fees

Not suitable for

People over 264 lbs (120 kg)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof that they have received at least one dose of a FDA or WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)

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Meeting point

Sheltair shuttle terminal, JFK Airport.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Smoking

Know before you go

Transfers are available between Manhattan heliports & major NYC airports (JFK, LGA, EWR) in either direction.
Total flight time is approximately 18-20 minutes including scenic aerial tour.
Max weight 250 lbs (113 kg) per passenger, also subject to combined weight limits per helicopter (500 lbs or 226 kg in R44, 1000 lbs or 453 kg in AS350).
All helicopters have luggage restrictions. Contact local partner for more information.
Local partner reserves the right to refuse luggage that does not fit. Excess luggage can be transported by car for an additional fee.
Max passenger height in R44 6 ft 3 in (192 cm).
Flights must be confirmed with the local partner at the time of booking.
Children under 2 may ride on parent’s lap at no cost.
Under 18s require parental or guardian consent.

New York City: Scenic Helicopter Tour and Airport Transfer

New York City: Scenic Helicopter Tour and Airport Transfer

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