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See Manhattan and the surrounding area in comfort and style on a HeliNY helicopter tour! With both day and night options available, multiple locations and a commitment to safety and service, let us provide you with your dream helicopter ride above New York City!

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Take in all the sights New York City has to offer by taking a New York City helicopter tour! There is no other way to take in the views of all major landmarks from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park in 15 minutes. Hop aboard and let us show you New York City from a whole new perspective!

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Experience the symbols of America’s freedom. You’ll be eye-to-eye with the Statue of Liberty. Get a bird’s eye view of Ellis and Governor’s Island. Take in views of lower Manhattan, as you soar above the Hudson, on this New York helicopter tour. 

Iconic landmarks of NYC

Marvel at the sites that make New York City famous, including all landmarks on The Central Park tour. Cruise by the Empire State building on your way to scope out Central Park. Then take a grand sweep around George Washington bridge. 

$224 per person + $50.00 per person heliport/fuel fee All inclusive

$274 per person + $50.00 per person heliport/fuel fee all inclusive.

If you want to see it all, this tour is for you. Breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. See all the sites on our other NYC tours and more! See the Verrazano bridge and get a bird’s eye view of Yankee Stadium. 

$354 per person + $50.00 PER PERSON HELIPORT/FUEL FEE All inclusive

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Marvel at the sites that make New York City famous, including all landmarks on the Taste of NYC tour. Cruise by the Empire State building on your way to scope out Central Park. Then take a grand sweep around George Washington bridge. 

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Sightseeing tours of New York are one thing, but a New York helicopter tour is in a special league of its own. Helicopter New York City offers a breathtaking experience that will allow you to see the city from a whole new perspective. New York has so much iconic sights that flying over it is nothing short of magnificent.

A tour of New York simply isn’t complete without a helicopter flight with a tour over Manhattan, Brooklyn, and from high above. The tour includes famous bridge like the George Washington Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Verrazano Bridge, an the Manhattan Bridge.

A New York City helicopter tour grants a unique perspective on all of NYC’s most beloved landmarks through downtown and beyond. No other New York City tour is quite as much fun!

Thanks to our new Bell 407 helicopters, you will also know that you are in a helicopter that has been specifically built for optimal visibility and sightseeing potential. The 180-degree view from inside the cabin means that you will see all that New York City has to offer! Our new helicopters have generous legroom and amazingly comfortable leather seats making your Helicopter New York City ride nothing short of extraordinary!

While New York helicopter tours offer a thrilling adrenaline rush, you can rest assured that our friendly staff assures your safety and comfort at all times.

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Helicopter New York City is an unforgettable opportunity to experience some of the most stunning views of Classic Manhattan and the rest of New York.

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15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Short on time and looking for a pocket-friendly tour? Soar over one of the most famous skylines in the world during this 15-min helicopter trip over NYC.
• View 9+ top attractions without breaking the bank, like the legendary Statue of Liberty and Times Square, as you fly up the Hudson.
• Gaze at Ellis Island, the true symbol of the American Dream, the tallest building in NYC, One World Trade Center, and the popular Financial District.
• Don't just see the Big Apple; listen to the thrilling stories and history behind the sights as your pilot provides live commentary.
• Need more than 15 minutes to witness the beauty of New York City? Upgrade to a 20-min or 30-min flight for a leisurely tour!
• 12 to 15-min shared helicopter tour
• Aerial view of 9+ attractions
• Live commentary by the pilot
• Noise-cancelling headsets
• Optional helicopter tour upgrades
• Heliport fees ($40) to be collected at check-in
• Ellis Island
• One World Trade Center
• Chelsea Piers
• The Intrepid
• Times Square
• Chrysler Building
• and more popular attractions
• Tip: Weekdays are generally less crowded so consider a weekday for your tour.
• Children aged under 2 don’t require tickets but must sit on the lap of an adult.
• The weight limit is 275 pounds or 125 kg per passenger, passengers who weigh more than this or close to this may have to wait for a flight that can safely accommodate their weight.
• The helicopter does not fly over Manhattan itself, but up the Hudson, beside Manhattan.
• Book your tickets in advance as the New York Helicopter Tour sells out quickly.
• Plan your tour at the start of your NYC trip to account for potential rescheduling due to weather conditions.

20-Min Ultimate NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan

• Enjoy a bird's eye view of 12+ famous attractions in New York City during this leisurely 20-min luxurious helicopter ride.
• From Battery Park to the iconic George Washington Bridge, experience the most comfortable way to witness the NYC landmarks.
• Marvel at the best that Manhattan has to offer as you fly up the Hudson, including the historically significant Palisades, and Times Square.
• Listen to the live commentary from your pilot as they add that extra bit of magic to your helicopter tour by sharing fascinating insights about the Big Apple.
• Want more? Go big by upgrading your ticket to a 30-min helicopter tour and get a chance to view some of the most iconic places in NYC from the sky!
• 17 to 20-min shared helicopter tour
• Aerial view of 12+ attractions
• Optional helicopter tour upgrade
• Heliport fees ($40 per pax) to be collected at check-in
• Columbia University
• Yankee Stadium
• The Palisades
• George Washington Bridge
• Tip: Keep your cameras ready for a brilliant snap of the Statue of Liberty framed by the Manhattan skyline in the background.

30-Min All-Inclusive NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan

• Don't miss out on anything and cover 15+ popular attractions in New York City in just 30 minutes with this ultimate helicopter tour of the city.
• Get breathtaking views of NYC, along with exclusive attractions like Coney Island, as you glide 1500-2000 ft above the Big Apple.
• Feel history come alive as you fly over iconic NYC landmarks like the Verrazzano Bridge, once the longest suspension bridge in the world, and Times Square.
• Appreciate the beauty of the City of Dreams from the sky, as you fly over the busy George Washington Bridge and the spectacular Palisades.
• Benefit from the interesting live commentary from your expert pilot as you relax in luxury, soaking in the city's mesmerizing skyline.
• 25 to 30-min shared helicopter tour
• Aerial view of 15+ attractions
• Palisades Cliffs
• Verrazano Bridge
• Coney Island
• Tip: Reach early to secure a front seat and be treated with some breathtaking views of NYC.

Combo (Save 6%): One World Observatory Tickets + 15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour

• Experience the most magnificent aerial views of NYC from the sky with these combo tickets that include the One World Observatory and a helicopter tour.
• Skip the maddeningly long ticket counter lines and go straight to the observation deck where you'll get mesmerizing views of the Manhattan skyline.
• Get your adrenaline flowing as you zoom up more than 100 floors in only 47 seconds in the SkyPod elevator, and watch NYC through the See Forever® Theater.
• Soar high above Manhattan on a 15-min helicopter ride that's perfect for those who are short on time but want to explore the best of NYC.
• Fly up the Hudson and get a stunning bird's eye view of some of the most famous icons of NYC including the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.
• Skip-the-box-office (ticketing counter), timed entry to One World Observatory
• Access to the observatory levels, SkyPod elevators, Horizon Grid, and See Forever® Theater

15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour

• Tip: Try to visit on a clear day to get majestic views of neighboring states as well.
• This ticket allows you to arrive at your selected time and skip the ticket purchase lines, but you still need to go through security lines.
• This tour is wheelchair accessible.
• The observatory is great for kids and guests of all ages. To gain admission, guests must be at least 17 years of age or be escorted by an adult.
• Tip: Keep your eyes peeled for iconic structures like the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building.
• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Combo (Save 6%): 15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour + Edge General Admission Tickets

• Get more bang for your buck with a combo ticket to a helicopter ride and the Edge's sky-high views.
• Zip over NYC, catching sights of major landmarks in just 15 minutes, with your pilot filling you in on the details.
• The helicopter tour comes with noise-canceling headphones, so you can soak in the pilot's stories and those views.
• At the Edge, step out onto the highest sky deck in the Western Hemisphere for a 360° look at the city.
• Dare to look down through the Edge's glass floor, or lean out over angled glass walls, for a real adrenaline kick.

Edge General Admission Tickets

• Timed entry to indoor observation deck on Level 100
• Access to the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere
• Access to the glass floor, angled glass walls, skyline steps, and the eastern point
• Bonus digital souvenir photo
• Prohibited items: Large bags are luggage
• Mobility: Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals are also permitted at Edge.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult during their visit.
• It's advised to dress according to the weather conditions.
• The last elevator ride is 50 minutes before closing.

Combo (Save 6%): SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets + 15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour

• Experience Manhattan like never before with this cost-effective combo that includes SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets and a NYC helicopter tour.
• Visit the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, NYC's newest observation deck, and immerse in Kenzo Digital's largest art experience, 'Air'.
• Step into 'Levitation', transparent skyboxes suspended at 1,100 feet, and witness the breathtaking view of New York City.
• Soar above the Big Apple in a 15-minute helicopter tour, capturing the panoramic views of the city's iconic landmarks from the sky.
• Enjoy live commentary by the pilot as you fly past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and other major attractions on the helicopter tour.
• Entry into SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
• SUMMIT Experience
• Access to all 3 floors
• Access to Air by Kenzo Digital
• Access to Levitation
• Access to the terrace

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• Tip: SUMMIT offers immersive multimedia experiences that delve into the history and culture of New York City. Take your time to explore these!
• Children under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by an adult throughout the experience.
• Make sure to bring your sunglasses. The reflective materials used throughout the space create a bright environment during the day.
• There is no provision for the storage of personal items. Large bags, backpacks, and luggage are not permitted. All bags and containers are subject to a security check.
• Guests are welcome to take photos with personal, handheld devices only. Professional photography equipment cannot be carried inside.

Soar above the "concrete jungle" on a New York helicopter tour

The New York skyline is one of the most recognizable worldwide, adorned with iconic landmarks such as the famous Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge, all of which highlight the essence of the city. What better way to appreciate this city in its entirety than looking at the landscape from an aerial perspective? Stay on this page to find out everything you need to know about the New York helicopter tours!

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Spot iconic landmarks from a bird’s eye view

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of New York City from a whole new perspective as you take to the skies in a helicopter. Witness the iconic skyline with its towering skyscrapers and famous landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and more!

A thrilling adventure with a taste of luxury

Brace yourself for an exhilarating adventure that will give you a rush of adrenalin as the helicopter takes off and soars above New York at impressive heights. All this while you bypass traffic and sail across the skies in a state-of-the-art luxury helicopter.

Incredible photo opportunities

As you hover above the city, you'll have access to unparalleled photo opportunities, allowing you to frame iconic structures, picturesque landscapes, and bustling streets from a unique vantage point.

State of the art helicopters and experienced pilots

With thousands of hours of flying experience, your pilots go through a long and rigorous training process to meet FAA standards. You will be flying in the cutting-edge 6-seater Bell 407GX which is equipped with the latest functionalities and safety features including GPS, Synthetic Vision Display Units and Terrain Warning Avoidance Systems.

Accessible heliports

The two heliports from which your helicopter tours will take off are conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan in New York and Linden in New Jersey. Both heliports are easily accessible by public transport.

Things to know before booking a New York helicopter tour 

If this is your first helicopter ride, don’t fret, we’ve got you covered! Just go through this list of things to keep in mind before your first helicopter tour in the New York skies.

• Book your tickets well in advance ! The New York Helicopter Tour is a popular experience that sells out quickly so you'll want to secure your spot as early as you can. Additionally, planning your tour at the start of your NYC trip allows ample time for potential rescheduling due to weather conditions , making sure it seamlessly fits into your itinerary.
• There will be a security screening before the flight, so head over to the heliport at least 30 minutes before departure for a hassle-free experience. Last-minute arrivals may not be allowed to fly.
• Boarding points are available in New York ( Downtown Manhattan Heliport ) and New Jersey ( Linden Airport ), depending on which tour you opt for.
• Keep in mind that the weight limit for the tour is 275 lbs per passenger . Each tour accommodates 6 passengers per flight within the mentioned weight limit, if you are above the limit you might have to wait for the next tour for safety reasons. You may also be required to pay an additional fee if the number of passengers per trip has to be altered.
• Children under 2 don’t require tickets, but they must be seated on the lap of an adult. Adults need to make sure to keep their seatbelts on at all times. ​​For some tours, a parent or guardian must be present to sign a consent form if the rider is under 18 .
• Travel light and carry only necessary items when you go on the tour. Depending on the total weight of all passengers and available space, you may be asked to check in your hand luggage .
• The helicopter tour is weather-sensitive . In case of bad weather conditions, the flight may be rescheduled or canceled without notice to ensure the safety of all guests. Rides may also be canceled or rescheduled during games at Yankee Stadium or Presidential visits.
• A mandatory heliport fee is applicable for each individual. This is not included in the price of your tickets.
• Have a look at the route maps to choose a tour based on the duration and routes of the helicopter tours. The longer the duration of the tour, the more attractions are covered.
• For the tour from Linden Airport, a complimentary shuttle pick-up from Linden Train Station is available.

Helicopter tours from Manhattan

• Enjoy stunning aerial views of the New York skyline as you soar across the sky in a luxury helicopter.
• Spot iconic landmarks like Central Park, the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and more!
• Choose between 15, 20, and 30-minute helicopter rides, based on your preference.

Departure point: Downtown Manhattan Heliport ( Find on Maps ) Attractions covered: 13+ sights including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, & Brooklyn Bridge. Timings: Day tours fly every 30 minutes from Manhattan for the 15 and 20-minute tours from 9am to 5:30pm. Tours fly every 60 minutes for the 30-minute tour from 9am to 5pm.

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15-Minute NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan

20-Minute NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan

30-Minute NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan

Night helicopter tours from Linden, New Jersey

• Discover New York from a whole new perspective on a thrilling helicopter ride that starts from Linden Airport across Manhattan.
• Soar past the Statue of Liberty, the Financial District, Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and other famous landmarks.
• This 25-30 minute NYC helicopter ride is a unique way to quickly cover the city's sights.
• Your night time tour will show you the city in a unique perspective, sparkling in millions of lights below as you look at them from between the stars.

Departure point: Linden Airport ( Find on Maps ) Attractions covered: 15+ sights including the George Washington Bridge, Times Square, & the Yankees Stadium. Timings: Night tours fly every 30 minutes from 6pm to 9:30pm.

30-Minute NYC Helicopter Tour from Linden Airport

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15-Minute Tour from Downtown Manhattan

The first sights covered are Governor's Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Next, you will cruise along Manhattan, spotting Central Park, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, and Times Square. Admire the U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum, Chelsea Piers, West Village, and Tribeca. Pay respects at Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial and then return to the heliport after an unparalleled New York experience.

20-Minute Tour from Downtown Manhattan

First, you will pass Governor's Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty, and then head north to witness the bustling George Washington Bridge. Enjoy stunning aerial views of Manhattan's top attractions, including Central Park, Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center. Admire Central Park's entire length and other notable landmarks like Grant's Tomb. Next, you will cruise past New Jersey's palisade cliffs and Inwood Hill Park. Finally, you will catch a glimpse of Yankee Stadium above the Hudson River.

30-Minute Tour from Downtown Manhattan

Once your tour begins, catch sight of Governors Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Next, admire the iconic Verrazano Narrows Bridge connecting Staten Island to New York. Finally, fly over the charming bays of Staten Island and Coney Island before you return to the heliport.

30-Minute Tour from Linden Airport

Your route begins with the Statue of Liberty, New York's Financial District, and Brooklyn Bridge. After this, you will fly past Battery Park and One World Trade Center and then along the Hudson River. Here is when you can spot the One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and the 9/11 Memorial fountains before heading back, passing the Statue of Liberty again.

Quick facts about your helicopter

• You will be flying in the Bell 407 GX , a type of helicopter known for its versatility, performance, and advanced technology.
• The helicopter will be equipped with Global Positioning Systems ( GPS ), Synthetic Vision Display Units, and Terrain Warning Avoidance Systems ( TWAS ).
• You might have heard that choppers can get noisy, but fret not! Your helicopter also comes with state-of-the-art noise reduction technology.
• The Bell 407 GX can seat a maximum of 6 people . This ensures a smooth ride since weight can be evenly distributed.
• In a full chopper, a couple of passengers might have to take the middle seats, but the Bell 407 GX’s big windows ensure that every passenger on tour has a front seat experience.
• If luxury is what you’re looking for, this chopper offers you comfortable seating , a roomy cabin, and a safe ride while you’re at it!
• The helicopter has a 375-mile range and can fly at speeds of up to 160 mph .
• Other helicopters that are used include the Bell 427 (7-seater), Airbus EC130T2 (7-seater), and the Airbus EC155 (12-seater, 530-mile range and capable of 200 mph).

Get here, before going up in the air: Boarding points for your NYC helicopter ride

Now that you’re prepped with all you need to know before booking your New York helicopter tour tickets. Here are the two heliports from which you will take off on your New York aerial journey depending on the tour you choose.

Downtown Manhattan Heliport

Location: Manhattan

Address: 6 East River Piers, NY 10004 | Find on Maps

Nearby landmark: You can spot the New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza Square right opposite the heliport.

Closest bus stop: South St/Whitehall St | 4-minute walk

Closest subway station: WTC Cortlandt | 6-minute drive

Linden Airport

Location: New Jersey

Address: 1101 W Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036, United States | Find on Maps

Nearby landmark: Look out for the street Wildcat Way that you can spot diagonally opposite Aspen Dental - Linden.

Closest bus stop: Legacy Square North 70'n Of Pleasant Street | 14-minute walk

Closest subway station: Linden, 2 S Wood Avenue | 5-minute drive

• Arrive early: Don’t take the infamous New York traffic head-on! Try to reach the heliport at least 30-45 minutes before your scheduled departure to make sure you have enough time to get through the security screening and baggage check-in if needed.
• Bring a valid ID: You will be asked to share an ID proof before flying so have your government-issued photo ID or passport ready.
• Follow instructions: Listen carefully to the safety briefing provided by staff before boarding. Make sure you secure your belongings and don’t forget to secure yourself using the seatbelt while you’re at it!
• Board calmly: Wait for your turn to board the helicopter and follow the instructions of the ground crew for a smooth departure. Don’t rush and do the same while deboarding.
• Enjoy the experience: Don’t forget to be in the moment and take in the stunning views of New York City from above!

Plan your tour

Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan:

• 15-minute tour: 9am to 5pm
• 20 & 30-minute tour: 9am to 5:30pm

Helicopter Tour from Linden Airport:

• 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Best time to go on an NYC helicopter tour: The best time to ride on a New York helicopter tour is during the spring or fall months. Spring (March to May) offers mild weather with blooming flowers and clearer skies, while fall (September to November) provides stunning foliage colors and comfortable temperatures, making for picturesque aerial views of the city.

*All tours are operational only from Monday to Saturday since New York has flight restrictions on Sundays.

Departure point:  Downtown Manhattan Heliport

Address:  6 East River Piers, NY 10004 |  Find on Maps

• By Subway:  Take lines 1 and 2 to South Ferry, line 3 to Wall Street, lines 4 and 5 to Bowling Green, line R to Whitehall Street, or line J to Wall Street.
• By Bus:  Take M1, M6, or M15 to South Ferry.
• By Car:  Take Exit 1 off the FDR.

Departure Point:  Linden Airport

Address:  1101 W Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036, United States |  Find on Maps

• By Train:  Train lines NC and NJCL will get you to Linden Airport.
• By Bus:  Take routes 115, 48, 56, or 57.

For all the New York helicopter tours, you will need to transfer from the wheelchair onto the helicopter and be able to sit in one of the seats with your legs bent.

Downtown Manhattan Heliport: For passengers under 150 lbs, the staff can assist you into the helicopter and will bring your wheelchair to and from the Heliport while you are flying.

For passengers over 150 lbs, you must be able to transfer on your own or have someone with you who can assist you up into the helicopter.

• The maximum weight limit is 275 pounds. Individuals weighing over this will be required to pay an additional fee and may be asked to wait for a flight that can safely accommodate them.
• Flights may be cancelled or rescheduled due to bad weather, during games at Yankee Stadium, or during Presidential visits, for safety reasons.
• You may be required to check in your handbags.
• All guests will have to go through a mandatory security screening before the tour begins.
• Make sure you don’t eat anything too heavy before the flight as you are going to scale high altitudes.

• Arrive at the heliport at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in and pre-flight briefing.
• Listen carefully to the pilot's commentary through noise-canceling headphones to learn interesting facts about the city.
• Bring a valid photo ID as it will be required for security checks.
• Don't forget to charge your camera or phone beforehand to capture stunning aerial views of New York City.
• Be prepared for motion sickness. Take the required medication if needed and request for a seat near the aircraft's center for a smoother ride.
• Be mindful of weight restrictions and follow instructions from staff regarding seating arrangements for a balanced flight.
• Relax and enjoy the experience, but also be prepared for potential delays due to weather or air traffic.

• Statue of Liberty: A symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty is an iconic landmark adorning the New York Harbor.
• Museum of Modern Art: The Museum of Modern Art is a vibrant hub of contemporary creativity. Its exhibitions, iconic artworks, and diverse collections redefine the boundaries of modern artistic expression.
• Empire State Building: The iconic Empire State Building is an architectural marvel towering over Manhattan's skyline. From its historic significance to breathtaking observation decks offering panoramic views of NYC, it offers a glimpse of American ingenuity and ambition.
• 9/11 Memorial & Museum: The 9/11 Memorial & Museum was built to honor the lives lost and commemorate the events of 11 September 2001. Immerse yourself in a deeply moving tribute to resilience, remembrance, and unity in the heart of Lower Manhattan.

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Frequently asked questions about the New York helicopter tours

The maximum weight limit for each passenger is 275lb. Individuals weighing over this may be asked to wait for a flight that can safely accommodate them. Seat belt extenders can be provided if required. Additionally, please note that children below 2 must be seated on the lap of an adult at all times during the ride.

The boarding point for tours departing from Manhattan is at Downtown Manhattan Heliport , while the tours from New Jersey start from Linden Airport .

If the weather conditions are bad, your tour may be canceled or rescheduled. You can either opt for an alternate date suitable to you or get a full refund.

Children below 2 do not require tickets.

You can take subway lines N, R, W, or 1 to get to Downtown Manhattan Heliport. The closest stations are South Ferry station and Whitehall St-South Ferry station.

To get to Linden Airport from New York, you can take the NJ Transit from New York Penn Station to Linden Station, New Jersey. A complimentary shuttle is available from Linden Station to Linden Airport on request.

Parking is available at Linden Airport but not at Downtown Manhattan Heliport. If you’re driving to the Manhattan departure point, you can park your vehicle at nearby parking garages located at South Street & Whitehall Street, South Street & Old Slip Road, or at the South Street Seaport (Pier 17).

Plan to arrive at the heliport at least 30 minutes before your departure time.

Choosing between the day or night helicopter tour is solely based on your preference. While the day tour offers a clear and stunning aerial view of New York, the night tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the city adorned with night lights.

*Have more questions about the New York helicopter tours? Visit our FAQs page for a complete list of questions and answers covering a wide range of topics.

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MANHATTAN HELICOPTER TOUR

(12-15 Minute Flight time)

Special $269 Pricing

+$40 Heliport fee per seat

Helicopter tour highlights include.

Ready for a helicopter adventure? Fly over the city that never sleeps and tour NYC from new heights. Book a helicopter tour and explore many of NYC’s famous and historic attractions such as:

• Statue of Liberty
• Ellis Island
• One World Trade Center
• Chrysler Building
• Empire State Building
• Chelsea Piers
• Times Square
• The Intrepid
• Central Park

See classic Manhattan in a helicopter tour like never before.

BIG APPLE HELICOPTER TOUR

(17-20 Minute Flight time)

Special $294 Pricing

Fly over New York City on this extended helicopter tour. Whether you are a city lover, sports fan, or nature enthusiast, this tour offers views of famous NYC attractions such as: 

• Columbia University
• Grant’s Tomb
• Yankee Stadium (except on game days)
• The Palisades
• George Washington Bridge
• Northern Tip of Manhattan

Get a bird’s-eye view of the Big Apple’s most iconic landmarks on this extended NYC helicopter tour.

THE EMPIRE HELICOPTER TOUR

(25-30 Minute Flight time)

Special $394 Pricing

Explore more of NYC’s skyline on our longest helicopter tour. Book this helicopter adventure to see over 17 of New York City’s most  iconic views including: 

• Verrazzano Bridge

Take yourself on this premium NYC helicopter ride and soar above the Empire State.

Tour NYC with Liberty Helicopter

The largest and most experienced helicopter tour service in the Northeast, Liberty, The Helicopter Company offers customers the opportunity to see New York City and the surrounding area in a whole new way – from the sky!

Offering exhilarating Manhattan helicopter tours since 1990, Liberty, The Helicopter Company delivers unparalleled commitment to customer service. Unlike any other tour of NYC, you’ll see more than you ever imagined when you step into one of the choppers and get a bird’s eye view.

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This was the highlight of our trip to New York to celebrate our daughter’s 18th and a ‘big birthday’ of mine. We were lucky to have Andy Woods as our pilot that day - I was a wee bit worried but needn’t have been. He was so reassuring and such great fun! Made it a totally unforgettable experience. The views of the City were stunning and daughter is saving hard to return and do it all again as soon as possible!

I bought my husband and I the helicopter flight as a wedding gift and it was one of the first things we did in New York. I was nervous to begin with, but I sat with the pilot, Andrew, who calmed my nerves. The flight was absolutely amazing and the best way to see New York! Andrew the pilot was so friendly and you could tell he loves his job which made it an even better flight.

We were on a sightseeing holiday in New York and decided to take a helicopter ride and all I can say is WOW! From the guys on the ground to Andy, our pilot, everyone is there to make sure you have a memorable experience and all take the time to chat and laugh with you. An outstanding experience from beginning to end and it’s obvious from talking with Andy that he absolutely loves his job!

This was an incredible highlight of mine and my sister's recent trip to NYC. Andrew our pilot was brilliant, so friendly, funny and pointed out all the best sights across the city. Both of us had great views and the experience was great. The guys at the base were quite friendly and I also got a great photo from the experience. This was a gift from my sister for my birthday and it definitely made my day and I'll not forget this for a long time!!

Deluxe Manhattan Helicopter Tour

Quick Details

• Clock Duration: 18-20 Minutes
• Calendar Availability: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-6:30pm

An Extended Trip Over the Skyline

An exciting and comprehensive helicopter tour of New York City with breathtaking views and excellent photo opportunities! This extended version of the Classic Tour will treat you to the best views of New York City including the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Central park.

In addition to several must-see attractions, passengers will enjoy a flight over historic Uptown Manhattan (Columbia University & Harlem) and The Bronx (Yankee Stadium). Consider upgrading from the Classic Tour and you’ll know New York better than a native!

Sights Include:

• Statue of Liberty
• Ellis Island
• One World Trade Center
• 9/11 Memorial
• Battery Park
• Financial District
• Empire State Building
• Chrysler Building
• Times Square
• Central Park
• U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
• Grant’s Tomb
• Columbia University
• George Washington Bridge
• Spuyten Duyvil Bridge
• Palisades Cliff
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*Pricing is per seat. There’s an additional $40 per person heliport fee due at check-in. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time as well as no-shows will incur 100% of tour charges. Please contact Manhattan Helicopters at least 24 hours in advance and we will re-schedule your tour at no cost. Late arrivals will be addressed on a case-by-case basis depending on seating and aircraft availability. Reservations made at the heliport forfeit their right to cancel after payment has been made. The maximum weight is 300 pounds (136 kilograms) per passenger. Passengers weighing over 250lbs, or 113 kg must purchase an additional seat. The scheduled duration of our tours may vary based on flight routing and weather conditions.

Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to amend the flight paths without notice. Flight routes will be altered during Yankee home games to avoid restricted airspace. All passengers must pass a metal detector and present a government-issued ID for security purposes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Management reserves the right to refuse boarding to a passenger or to upgrade passengers at any time. Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to alter or terminate any flights due to security maintenance, aircraft availability, emergencies, weather, or acts of God.

Narrated audio language selection is not guaranteed and is based on availability. Should more than 2 languages be requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English. Due to the unpredictable nature of technical difficulties, we cannot provide assurance for the audio functionality of the headsets.

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• Calendar Monday-Saturday 9:30am-6:30pm
• Clock 12-15 Minutes

Classic Manhattan Helicopter Tour

Take a flight that you will remember for a lifetime! Departing from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, the Classic Manhattan Tour begins at the majestic the Statue of Liberty, followed by the world-famous Manhattan Skyline.

• 4 Passenger Minimum
• Calendar 4 Passenger Minimum , Monday-Saturday 9:30am-6:30pm
• Clock 25-30 Minutes

VIP Manhattan Helicopter Tour

All aboard for the most spectacular and unforgettable experience of your New York visit! With the extended route and approximately 30-minute duration, you’ll be sure to feel like a VIP on the VIP Tour!

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• Duration 15 - 30 minutes
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NYC: Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

• Duration: 15 - 45 minutes
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NYC City Lights Helicopter Tour at Night

• Duration 25 minutes
• Pickup optional

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• Duration: 30 - 45 minutes

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• Duration 1 hour
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The tour includes the views of the iconic New York Central Park, Hudson River, New York Harbour and The Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum. It is all worth it.

You will also get the opportunity to see the statue of liberty, the World financial centre (Wall Street), Greenwich Village, Ellis Island, south street seaport, Empire State Building and a legendary 126 years old Brooklyn Bridge.

 The Highlight

• The tour of the NYC skyline 
• Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, Greenwich village, central park, Empire State Building, World financial building, Brooklyn Bridge will be included in the helicopter tour NYC. 
• You can discover the dramatic view from the above and with a trained pilot and good narration of the places.
• Enjoy the once in a lifetime opportunity.
• All helicopter fares are included 
• The advantage of sightseeing flights
• Locker, a narrative guide, Pilot
• Noise-cancelling Bose headsets

Night Helicopter Ride NYC

You will start your astonishing journey from Linden, New Jersey. You can easily reach Linden by NJ transit from Penn Station in Manhattan. You can book a cab, as there are a lot of parking areas free of cost. You can go for an upgraded version and enhance your trip with a booked private plane for a round trip from Manhattan.

As your Night Helicopter Ride NYC begins by flying over New York international airport towards Manhattan. On the way, you can witness the magnificent Statue of liberty. Soon you will enter the world of skyscrapers. The financial capital of America is the New York stock exchange, you can see the Financial building there. From the northern side, you can witness the Empire State Building, Chelsea, the Madison Garden, the west village and the memorial of the World Trade Center and SOHO and TRIBECA.

 The Highlights 

• Fly over the dramatic skyline of New York and witness the Statue of Liberty.
• You will also get to see the financial building and Empire State Building.
• Flying over Central Park and enjoying the sites of rocket feller, the Chrysler building and time square is also in the line. 
• You can upgrade to the private experience and enjoy it to the fullest. 

The Private New York Helicopter Tours

You will start your journey at a helicopter station from the north of NYC, Westchester. It is highly advisable to pay attention to the safety briefing video and then you can head over for the adventure ahead. You can see Central Park and Yankee Stadium from the height and congratulate yourself for this visual treat! 

Feel blessed when you see the Empire State Building and Chrysler from above and other magnificent skyscrapers. They are the symbol of human advancement and modern civilization. The East Riverbank and the city is lying just below you. 

• The iconic skyline of Manhattan will be a delight. 
• You will fly over Manhattan and see Central Park and the Empire State Building from there.
• Get a personalized experience while you are having a once in a lifetime opportunity by our Private New York Helicopter Tours.

Not suitable for 

• Those who are 6 ft 6 in (200cm)
• Those over 250 lbs (130kgs )

Liberty Harbour Helicopter Adventure

After take-off, see all that is outlandish, the beautiful glamorous streets and the skyscrapers. Wall Street and its surroundings are mesmerizing, especially during the night. The Governor’s island is also located in the vicinity. It was once reserved for the dignitaries of the government and other VIP people. Now it organises the concert and other public events such as art shows and exhibitions. 

You can also see the lady liberty shining brightly at a distance. Get a closer view of the magnificent beauty, you just can’t miss it.

The Hudson River, Chelsea, lights of the Broadway and Central Park playground are just arriving your way. It is all worth every ounce.

On the way back witness the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge and the Zero ground. You will feel thrilled to see the crowd around the area. You will get access to the world’s most beautiful sites in just a few minutes.

The Highlights

• See Manhattan by helicopter tour NYC and get the best views. 
• Hover over the Central Park area and Empire State Building 
• See the closer look of Statue of liberty 
• See the lights of the Broadway 
• The Brooklyn Bridge is just in the way! 

Helicopter NYC Piloting Experience

The first experience of a helicopter will begin 30 minutes prior to the actual timing. It deals with safety procedures, flying techniques and helicopter flight control. A professional pilot will join you and the departure will happen from Westchester to NYC. If you bring a family member or a friend the additional fee will be applied to it. It is worth it.

You will be provided with one of the best civilian helicopters in the world, Robinson R44. It is a very smooth and comfortable helicopter. The money you will get spending is not going wasted every penny will be utilized. While sitting in the helicopter, witness the Hudson River, New York coastline and NYC skyline at a distance.

You do not need to have prior flying training or anything like that. The flight departs from Westchester County in White plain to New York, a less crowded location just outside NYC. You can avail public transit from there, The Metro-North or the cars with free parking charges. 

The Highlights 

• Take the first step towards becoming a helicopter pilot.
• Fly above the Westchester County area, and you will feel like a real pilot with soft manoeuvres. This might be your first step but it’s worth it. You can bring a friend along with you, choose a passenger option

Things to know before you go

Carry a good camera.

You are advised to carry a good camera with you as it is once in a lifetime opportunity to see the dramatic skyline of New York. You can have some amazing pictures. The rocket filler centre and time square are the best sites to behold.

Crucial / What You need to Bring

• Passport or ID card
• Watching safety video before heading for adventure

The current government IDs are required at the time of check-in. Do not bring the photocopies, only originals will be entertained. A passport or other documents can suffice.

Helicopter Tour NYC Includes

• Noise-cancelling Bose headsets 
• All fare and taxes are included 
• The transportation – the helicopter
• Locker rental is available on purchase only.
• The additional video is also available, on purchase.

25-30 minutes trip and a thrilling feeling depend on the selected new york helicopter tours.

Tips for Visitors

• You will get an email confirming the trip as soon as you book the new york helicopter tours. 
• You will be made available on a safety Video in Spanish, German, French and English.
• Your flight will be allotted by some local person
• The Children who are below 2 must sit in the laps of elders. Inform about this while booking.
• A grief safety video must be seen before boarding the helicopter. The videos are available in different languages.
• Cameras and pocket wallets are available, please comply with the rules. 
• Complimentary lockers are made available for the passengers.
• Check-in at least  45 minutes earlier for the helicopter procedure and security procedures. It is extremely important to abide by the rules.
• Unaccompanied minors

Smile and enjoy New York. take a helicopter ride over NYC

New York's skyline is world-famous. It gives a sensational view and a thrilling feeling. The tour charge includes the narration of the places.

The New York Helicopter Tours FAQs

The tours are once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone. The prices could vary. It could be anything between $190  per person and $20 additional in Helicopters fees. 

The best tours are NYC are:

• Helicopter Flight Services – The Ultimate Tour.
• Zip Aviation – Liberty Harbor Helicopter Tour.
• Helicopter Flight Services – City Skyline

  There are different ratings you can check.

There is no guarantee in NYC helicopter tours. But the tour is worth giving a try. You will not regret it. The skylines are worth watching.

The safety protocols are on point. The safety video is a must to watch. The seatbelts and other safety instructions are given from time to time. A certified instructor will be there with you. Danger is everywhere but we need to choose our battles and this one is worth giving a try!

The ultimate tour of NYC is almost around 20 minutes. The deluxe tour on the other hand is around 15 minutes.

New York Helicopter Tours: Tickets and Prices

Flying over Manhattan and enjoying a bird's eye view of its buildings is an experience you have to do at least once in your life.

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Taking a helicopter ride over New York is definitely the experience you have to talk about when you return from your trip to New York. Get ready to admire the city's majestic skyscrapers from their very height and fly over the Big Apple.

Most tours last around 15 minutes, but there are some differences between them . I'll tell you all about them to make it easier for you to choose the right one for you.

New York City Essential Helicopter Tour

A bird's-eye view of Manhattan at the best price

Perfect if you want to enjoy the exclusive experience of flying over Manhattan by helicopter without breaking the bank. You will see the Brooklyn Bridge, the New York Skyline and the Statue of Liberty.

This is the short option of the New York City helicopter tour, although it includes all the main sights of Manhattan. The flight departs from the Downtown heliport and will take you to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island . You will have spectacular views of Ground Zero , the One World Observatory and Manhattan's most popular skyscrapers, such as the Empire State Building.

You'll also see Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge , which you'll get to see up close.

Why I like this tour : On this tour you'll see the essential sights of Manhattan and although it may seem a little shorter, you won't miss anything.

Recommended if ... you want to enjoy the experience without spending too much.

New York City Extended Helicopter Tour

Extend your trip a bit longer to get into Manhattan

The best option to enjoy a more complete tour in which you will fly over the Hudson up to the height of Times Square and the famous Madison Square Garden.

If you don't mind spending a little more, this is the best value for money itinerary, as you can enjoy the sights of New York at a more leisurely pace. In 20 minutes, you'll have time to make the round trip around Manhattan via Madison Square Garden . You will reach the height of Times Square , which will give you a better view of Central Park , the Chrysler Building and other areas of Midtown .

Please note that for safety reasons, the helicopter cannot fly between Manhattan buildings, so the tour follows the Hudson River . Still, the views are breathtaking.

Why I like this tour : 20 minutes will give you more time to savor the experience and allow you to get closer to the most relevant points of interest in Midtown.

Recommended if ... you want to enjoy the experience and don't mind spending a little more.

Other helicopter flight options over New York City

In addition to the more classic helicopter tours of New York, there are more sophisticated proposals and if you can afford them, they will be unforgettable:

If flying over Manhattan is not enough for you, you can opt for a long helicopter tour , in which you will also pass through the five boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island . You will have approximately 30 minutes of flight time and you will get a much more complete souvenir of New York from the air.

And if what you want is also an exclusive and VIP experience , you can hire a private helicopter tour of New York . This flight is designed for you to share with your partner or travel companions (up to 5 passengers) and together with your pilot guide, you can spend about 30 minutes in the air while you enjoy the landmarks of New York and enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne .

We compare the options

Fly over Manhattan and the five boroughs

A long duration tour over the Big Apple and more! See Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island from the sky.

An exclusive and private experience

Enjoy a private tour with your companion or small group, accompanied by a pilot guide. New York at your feet and just for you.

Why is it worth taking a helicopter tour over New York?

The city's skyline is a spectacle in itself, even more so from a helicopter flight over New York. Moreover, it is a unique experience, in which the wonderful views come together with the adrenaline of flying in a helicopter over New York at more than 200 kilometers per hour.

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Information about helicopter flights in New York City

Helicopter model.

The helicopter used by most operators for the New York helicopter tour is the Eurocopter/Airbus AS350B2 , recognizable by its red color. Extended duration flights and VIP flights use the Bell 206L4 and Bell 407GX.

Most tours work with two operators: Liberty Helicopters and Zip Aviation . Both companies have passed strict safety certifications and apply them to all their experiences, which vary only in duration and route. These are closed helicopter flights in which you will not be able to lean out of the window or get out of the aircraft at any time.

All the helicopter tours I have recommended are perfectly safe , and I have made sure that they are organized by operators who have a series of safety certificates.

It is important to note that on the helicopter flight in New York, you will not fly over buildings. All routes follow the Hudson River and some follow the East River to give you panoramic views of the city, but in no case will you see the skyscrapers up close.

Special Christmas flight

If you spend Christmas in New York , one of the things you want to do is to see the Christmas lights. How about doing it from the air? This time of year you can book a helicopter flight to see the Christmas lights from New Jersey for a unique experience.

What you should know before booking

How are seats distributed on the flight.

Seats are assigned according to the weight of the passengers , which should be evenly distributed in the helicopter. They will not be final until the moment of the flight, as each person's belongings must be taken into account. For this reason, you cannot choose your seat on the flight, although you can communicate your preference to the operator.

How many people can fit in a helicopter?

5 to 6 people , not including the pilot. Tour operators can organize groups of up to 9 people, and make a distribution in two groups at the time of the helicopter flight over New York.

How does the booking work?

When you book, you purchase a voucher that is valid for the duration of your stay in New York and has an indicative date and time. Once you are in New York, you will need to reconfirm with the operator by calling their US number (which will appear on your voucher).

Once you purchase your voucher, you will be given instructions on how to set the date and time of your tour with the operator. If you have any problems or do not speak the language, Hellotickets can contact the operator and confirm for you.

How do I contact the operator?

You can do this from the hotel or contact Hellotickets to do it for you. Therefore, I recommend that you make the reservation for the first day you arrive in New York, and then set the date that suits you best with the operator. This way, you will have a margin to do the tour in case of bad weather.

Can I choose my flight time?

For most flights, once you have booked, you confirm with the operator a day and they will suggest a time . If it doesn't suit you, you can talk to the operator to change it if other options are available.

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What is the best time for a helicopter flight in New York?

It depends on the view you want to have. If you want to see New York's buildings in all their splendor, and see the city expand to the horizon, try to get a time close to noon . If you want to see the city covered in sunset light and the first evening lights, try to pick a time at the end of the day. Normally, tours are not offered past 8:00 p.m.

Alex's Traveller Tip For all helicopter experiences, without exception, you will need to pay an extra fee at the heliport, which is always $40 per person.

Arrange your helicopter flight in New York City

Where do helicopter flights depart from in new york.

Helicopter tours depart from the heliport located in Downtown Manhattan , at the southernmost point of Manhattan. You will recognize the place by the constant noise of helicopters taking off and landing, and the helicopters you will see flying around, plus it is quite well signposted .

• Address: 6 E River Bikeway, New York, NY 10004
• Nearest subway: Whitehall St
• Located on the East River, south of the Brooklyn Bridge.

What time should I arrive at the heliport?

It is best to be there 15 minutes before your flight time, to have everything ready in advance, and most importantly to go feeling the nerves before you get on the helicopter!

What can I take with me on the tour?

All bags and backpacks are stored in lockers, so do not take anything too big or valuable . Take your passport, the $40 per person heliport fee, and about $5 for the locker. You can ride in the helicopter with your phone and camera .

What documentation do I need?

You will need to bring your passport and present it before boarding the helicopter. This is a must, so be sure to bring it!

Can I ask for pictures of my tour?

Most operators offer a photo service with photos of what you will see from the helicopter and a photo at the heliport.

Where to eat after the flight

Since none of the tours include food and the Manhattan helicopter flight may make you a little hungry, here are a few recommended restaurants near the heliport :

• Thunder Bun - a 5 minute walk from the Downtown heliport, and if you're looking for fast food like burgers or sandwiches but in style, this is the place for you.
• Pranzo Pizza & Pasta - a neighborhood restaurant where you can find the classic New York pizza slice, pasta, and Italian-style sandwiches.
• Mad Dog & Beans - a Mexican food restaurant known for its friendly waiters, guacamole, and generous portions, and is only 7 minutes from the heliport.
• Leo's Bagels - the perfect choice if you're flying the helicopter around noontime, as you can stop by for a pastrami brunch, egg sandwich, or typical New York bagel.

Latest tips

You're probably thinking about taking photos to immortalize your helicopter ride , so to get the perfect shot keep in mind that you'll be in constant motion and the helicopter is not entirely stable, so you'll need a fast shutter speed on your camera (over 250/1).

Also, increase the aperture as much as you can and raise the ISO (from 400 to 3200) as the day goes on. You will have some noise in your photos, but in return, you will capture the New York buildings with sharpness.

If you don't want to complicate things, use the Sport mode on your camera or cell phone to avoid taking blurry photos.

You know all the details about how to take a helicopter ride in New York...now, enjoy the experience!

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New York Helicopter Tour

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A New York helicopter tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the most enticing tours in the city. You’ll enjoy unbeatable and unforgettable views over Manhattan and its most iconic landmarks .

Helicopter Flight Options in NYC

When reserving this activity, you'll be able to select from various options based on your desired flight duration. The helicopters can accommodate 6 or 7 people in addition to the pilot and depart from the heliport located on the East River Piers , right by the Staten Island Ferry terminal.

12 to 15-minute flight

During this exhilarating journey over the Hudson River , we'll soar over the Statue of Liberty , offering unique views impossible from any other vantage point. Our route includes flying over Ellis Island , Governors Island , and a captivating view of the financial district of Manhattan .

Other key highlights of this tour include iconic landmarks such as the renowned Empire State Building , the Chrysler Building , the USS Intrepid , the George Washington Bridge , and breathtaking  Central Park . The abundance of sights leaves people wishing the flight could go on forever.

17 to 20-minute flight

This extended tour takes us further north, passing by the Cathedral of St. John the Divine , Columbia University , and the Palisades of New Jersey , famous for their cliffs overlooking the Hudson River.

If there's no game going on at the time, we'll also catch a glimpse of the impressive New York Yankee Stadium before concluding the tour.

Schedules and availability

When you book the activity, you'll be asked to choose one of the two timeslots we offer. After making your reservation, we'll get in touch with you to confirm the exact start time of the flight within your chosen slot.

Other helicopter rides in New York

You might also consider taking a night helicopter ride over New York for a stunning aerial view of dazzling  Manhattan all lit up at night . The routes are similar to the ones described above, but you'll fly at an hour that'll show you why this is the city that never sleeps .

If spots on either tour are unavailable, you might want to check out the full New York helicopter tour  from  Westchester.  This longer tour also provides the option of hotel pickup in Manhattan for added convenience.

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12 minutes - 20 minutes.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

English–speaking guide

Helicopter ride for the selected duration

Helicopter fees

When to book?

You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

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Q - How are seats assigned in the helicopter?

A - The assigned seats depend on the weight and height of the passengers to maintain the balance of the helicopter.

Q - Is it possible to take this tour with a four month old?

Q - Does the helicopter have open doors?

Q - Can backpacks, bags or camera cases be taken on board the helicopter?

A - No. However, the local provider has lockers where they can be left free of charge.

Q - Is there a weight limit for the activity?

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New York Open Door helicopter tours

No shortage of NYC helicopter tours but there is of the open door kind which happens to be the best way to see Manhattan.

Few New York open door helicopter tours are made available through FlyNyon or HeliFlight. Guests will embark via New Jersey before reaching the Manhattan skyline in a Bell LongRanger, Robinson R22 or Airbus H125. Benefits to doors off option is unrestrictive photography opportunities with no glass reflection .

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What better way to take a complete New York City helicopter ride than when the doors are removed for unrestrictive sightseeing.

Common flight paths are carried over to the open doors option with a difference; you'll experience unparallel views with no windows or doors holding you back.

When departing via HeliFlight the tour will take part in a small yet often shaky Robinson R44 - it can be thrilling but is not ideal for professional photography.

Yet the Bell LongRanger or Airbus H125 are turbine powered helicopters that will allow for a more steadier flight.

Experience what is a termed as an open door shoe selfie helicopter ride with FlyNyon as you're permitted to swing around on your seat.

Not an option with HeliFlight but the area allowed for viewing or photographing in the helicopter is much larger.

In a Hurry? take a glance at all 4 New York City doors off helicopter tours that are open to all customers, who should book way in advanced of arrival, unless otherwise stated.

You'll notice the table price list has four columns each with its own data, and is accurate when I first published on 14th February 2020.

Operator column is the helicopter company who will be flying you; Package is the name of the tour; Min. is flight duration, estimation only - and finally, starting Price.

FlyNyon and HeliFlight are the only services made available with only four flights among them.

Helicopter operators will try to maintain your flight for the time promised, though it is more possible the time will be added on or in between - rather than coming under.

Incredibly, its just the 4 NYC helicopter rides for passengers to embark on at this time, but its one package you will need to see all landmarks.

FlyNyon or HeliFlight will bring guests within reach of all attractions you wish to see from a birds-eye view.

Expect the tour to begin with Ellis Island or the Statue Of Liberty before embarking on a more adventurous tours, that will see popular tourist destinations.

While the operators begin there flights in New Jersey with only four New York open door packages to pick - let's try to see which operator is the one for you.

FlyNyon are well known in the doors off helicopter tour circles and will likely be the first option when a potential client thinks, doors off in NYC.

Operate a number of helicopters with a fleet that includes an Airbus ACH125 or a Bell 206L LongRanger - one of my favorites.

Its important to know what helicopter you'll be a passenger of as the seat arrangement does vary drastically.

In the Bell there's three seats forwards, and two seats facing backwards, including the co-pilot seat. The Airbus has four forward facing seats in the rear, with two extra passengers in the front, next to the pilot.

• NYC Experience
• Check Availability | Duration: 16-19 Minutes | Price: $128.00
• Entry level class NYC helicopter flight that is sure to please at a basic rate. Once you've come within reach of Manhattan; get ready to view the Statue Of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park, Brooklyn Bridge, the Financial District and much more...
• NYC Classic
• Check Availability | Duration: 30-33 Minutes | Price: $220.00
• Extended flight can only mean more time for sightseeing, and that's what you'll get as the tour will come within reach of all popular landmarks as outlined above. Only more time allows for a longer haul so more attractions will be seen.

Often HeliFlight will get overlooked in the doors off helicopter tour game as there street cred hasn't quite reached the heights of FlyNyon.

They're not an operator to be overlooked though as the service on offer is similar to that of FlyNyon (sorry to keep bringing them up).

Helicopter HeliFlight will be taking you up in their agile yet can be smooth Robinson R44 - with the doors off of course.

What that means for passengers is a doors seat for everyone; one passenger is the co-pilot while two guests sit in the rear.

• NYC Photo Experience For Two
• No Longer Available | Duration: 20-25 Minutes | Price: $339.00
• Special aerial photography experience will allow for two guests time to take amateur to the most pro photography, thanks to no third person in the way. Private flight that will see all sights mentioned thus far, but so much more.
• Doors Off Helicopter Adventure
• No Longer Available | Duration: 20-25 Minutes | Price: $549.00
• You plus two guests can see Manhattan in a time that will allow for all major sights to see. Attractions to see is the Tear of Grief, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island Ferry Terminal, Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, Ellis Island and more.

Did you know New York open door helicopter tours never depart the busy Pier 6 harbor on the East River in lowe Manhattan.

Maintaining high standards on the platform is imperative for customer safety, that can not be made possible if a group of photographers come and go.

Photography is forbidden on the Downtown Manhattan Heliport so it would be difficult to stop guests who ignore basic safety instructions.

So therefore, for that reason you can only take an open door helicopter tour via New Jersey.

Which is just as well as its where two of the finest open door helicopter ride specialists happen to be headquartered.

First up is FlyNyon who are located at: 78 John Miller Way, Kearny, NJ 07032.

Luxury, spacious guest lounge allows for time to prepare for the flight well a safety briefing will be followed up for a safety harness fitting.

No viewing the helicopters landing or taking off as its a short shuttle drive to the helipad that is just 2 minutes away.

Next up is the reliable HeliFlights who are located Linden Airport, address: Hangar 400, 1101 W Edgar Rd., Linden, NJ 07036.

No shuttle service here as guests will be escorted out onto the helipad to the helicopter.

New York City helicopter tours mentioned thus far are only tours that are made available for all guests.

When you don't want the trouble of chartering a helicopter to fly around Manhattan on a route that is different - then make it one you can book online.

In fact, all four open door helicopter flight paths have been refined over the years through customer feedback.

Therefore it will be the best route possible that will take in all major landmarks.

Bonus to that of course with a New Jersey departure point is you'll get a brief look at Linden or Kearny, respectively - before Manhattan is visible on the horizon.

As it happens, all off the shelf helicopter tours will differ in terms of exact flight path or end experience.

Operators will tell you the open door helicopter rides lend themselves to a new flight every time - with no tour being the same.

I highly recommend you stick to the flight paths made available to you that are developed though years of experience.

But what a private New York helicopter tour can offer you is a tour that can be just you, a friend or your own group.

Charting a doors off helicopter tour route can be arranged for doors on if you wished.

What you'll get through a private charter is many things, among them:

• Guest numbers depends on how many you want to bring
• Choose helicopter type to use; Airbus H125, Airbus TwinStar, Bell 206 or R44
• Hire a helicopter for a set time only
• Make up own flight path with help of the operator
• Charter a helicopter to an event, airport transfer or private location

When taking a chartered helicopter with FlyNyon, you'll be handed over to their FoxTrot branch for doors off/on options.

HeliFlight will feel like a new flight route every time but a special arrangement can be made with them.

Know that if one or three passengers are brought along; if there is spare seating the chartered cover price needs to assume all seats are used - even if they're not.

While professional to amateur photographers are set to benefit more to doors off, guests who are in it for the ride will benefit hugely too.

No way can it be made greater viewing New York City with the naked eye when there's a panel of glass between you and the outside.

Glass windows in helicopter sightseeing can cause all sorts of problems; among them reflection, restrictions and believe it or not - smutches or spots on glass interfering.

So there you have it, huge benefit to open door helicopter rides over Manhattan is that passengers can see NYC with HD vision.

In addition to all that the importance of more leg room or space for your arms or elbows to protrude out is a delightful bonus.

Difficulty for operators is when guests show up in attire that is not suitable for an New York open helicopter ride.

What that could mean is arriving at the terminal underdressed in the cold weather, or perhaps wearing too much when its warm.

However, they will not give you any grief about it providing you're fit to fly in regards to what you shouldn't be wearing.

Its an open door helicopter ride so as you can imagine, items could fall out in flight if its not firmly strapped down.

That relates to your shoes being closed or open toed. Guests must wear closed toed, lace fastened shoes to prevent them slipping off.

No jewellery that can be caught up or drop off, but a hat and gloves could be allowed.

Professional photographers are set to benefit photographing New York how it was intended - no doors causing reflections.

Photographers who often participate in aerial photography know that doors on is not a realistic option.

Problems to occur for pro's is obviously the window panel, but the door itself can be restricting in terms of camera positioning.

Doors on prevents people pointing there camera to a desired direction, whereas if the door was on it will only be a straight shot forward.

If pointing a camera through windows in a direction that is not direct, the result could be the glass being noticed.

Closed cabin environment can be made even more difficult with New York City night time helicopter flights - where even the helicopter control panel could be seen.

Taking a unique New York open door helicopter tour departing New Jersey is unlike all tours made available in the city.

NYC doors off allows for unrestrictive sightseeing with an option for you to take amateur to the most professional aerial photography.

Something that cannot be achieved through a doors on helicopter experience.

New Jersey is always your depart point via Linden Airport or Kearny, as the Downtown Manhattan Heliport does not permit open door flights.

Operators you'll be relying on for an experience you'll never forget is the well know FlyNyon to their near by rival, HeliFlight.

Helicopter type you'll be a passenger of is a powerful Bell LongRanger or Airbus Airbus H125 - or an agile, piston powered Robinson R44.

Off the shelf open door helicopter tours over New York allow for only four packages.

Regardless that is all you'll need as the tour flight path has been refined over many years to create a route that is preferred by past guests.

If that is not enough, there is an option to hire a helicopter over NYC for the day or to a special even or transfer - with help of a private helicopter.

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Vol en hélicoptère à New York

Réserver un vol en hélicoptère à new york : tout ce qu'il faut savoir .

Faire un vol en hélicoptère à New York est un rêve pour vous ? C'était le mien également et je peux déjà vous dire que cette expérience est juste INCROYABLE ! C’est une activité incontournable, un moment magique à vivre et bien sûr un souvenir inoubliable ! 😎 

Depuis le ciel, vous aurez une vue imprenable et magnifique sur Manhattan ainsi que les principaux sites de la « Big Apple ». Vous verrez la Skyline sous un tout nouveau jour !

En réservant à l'avance vous pouvez trouver des billets à 200€ environ.

Pourquoi faire un Vol en hélicoptère à New York ?

Autant vous le dire directement, le tarif du billet n’est pas donné (comptez  209€ en moyenne par personne ) mais si vous voulez mon avis, c'est l'une des plus belles occasions de monter peut-être même pour la première fois à bord d'un hélicoptère !)

De là-haut, vous aurez l'occasion de voir tous les buildings incontournables de New York ! L' Empire State Building , le Top of the Rock , le One World Observatory , mais aussi l'immense poumon de New York : Central Park 🤩  

En bref, vous vivrez vraiment l'une des expériences les plus inoubliables de votre voyage à New York.

Pour vous aider à choisir entre les différents parcours, mais aussi avec quelles compagnies vous pouvez voler, j'ai compilé toutes les informations dans cet article ! Pour information, j'ai déjà effectué 5 vols en hélicoptère à New York avec différentes options, créneaux horaires et compagnies.

Un conseil ? Ne tardez pas à réfléchir quel jour vous allez faire votre vol : il vaut mieux réserver dès que vous connaissez vos dates de séjour à New York.

Quel vol choisir ? les Tarifs & circuits proposés

Bien sûr, les tarifs des vols en hélicoptère à New York dépendent principalement de la durée du vol, mais aussi de ce que vous allez voir depuis l'hélicoptère. Voici les offres les plus intéressantes (les 2 compagnies les plus réputées de New York : HeliNY et Zip Aviation), testées et approuvées par mes soins :

* Tarifs actualisés en mai 2024

Mon point de vue : personnellement je trouve que le vol de 20 minutes est un bon compromis au niveau du tarif. C'est une activité assez chère et si je dois choisir la durée idéale j'opterais pour le vol en hélicoptère de 20 minutes. J'ai déjà effectué 5 vols (durées différentes) pour vous donner cet avis (dernier en date décembre 2023).

Itinéraires des 3 tours en hélicoptère

Plan du vol de 15 minutes

Plan du vol de 20 minutes

Plan du vol de 30 minutes

Les différents parcours en hélicoptère à New York

Tous les circuits proposés vous emmèneront dans des lieux incontournables de New York, mais plus votre survol en hélicoptère au-dessus de New York sera long, plus vous prendrez plein la vue 🤩

vol de 15 minutes : l'essentiel

Puisque les circuits en hélicoptère commencent au sud de Manhattan, vous découvrirez les toits de New York en commençant par la Statue de la Liberté et Ellis Island . Tout au long de votre escapade, vous verrez les incontournables comme le One World Trade Center et l' Empire State Building . Vous verrez Central Park mais vous n'irez pas jusqu'au nord du parc.

C'est le billet le moins cher et vous aurez déjà un bel aperçu en 15 minutes 🙂

vol de 20 minutes : un bon rapport qualité/prix

En 20 minutes , vous verrez les essentiels mentionnés pour le vol de 15 minutes tout en vous dirigeant encore plus vers le nord, jusqu'au Georges Washington Bridge . Avec ce circuit de 20 minutes, vous verrez notamment le fameux Yankee Stadium ,  qui accueille   les plus grands matchs de baseball . Vous verrez ensuite l'une des universités les plus réputées des États-Unis,  Columbia University, ou encore Trinity Church .

Le vol de 20 minutes est un excellent rapport qualité/prix selon moi. En effet, vous aurez le temps de voir tous les lieux incontournables de Manhattan tout en profitant d'un prix avantageux .

En sélectionnant une date en milieu de semaine (avec une pastille rose ) au moment de votre réservation, vous pourrez profiter d'un meilleur prix allant jusqu'à 20 € moins cher que le week-end .

Le Vol de 30 minutes : un max de plaisir

Lors d'un survol de New York en hélicoptère de 30 minutes, vous aurez l'occasion de traverser tout le quartier de Manhattan, mais pas seulement ! Vous admirerez aussi Coney Island , le  Verrazzano Bridge ainsi que les quartiers de Brooklyn  et du  New Jersey . Sans oublier le passage incontournable autour de Central Park 🤩

ADMIREZ NEW YORK BY NIGHT EN UNE DEMI-HEURE

Depuis le New Jersey, vous monterez à bord d'un hélicoptère pour un vol nocturne afin d'admirer les lumières de la ville depuis le ciel . Les hélicoptères sont équipés pour accueillir jusqu'à 6 personnes (6 pax) à l'intérieur de l'appareil , avec des fenêtres du sol au plafond permettant d'améliorer l'expérience et la visibilité de chaque passager. Sur ce circuit, vous observerez la Statue de la Liberté, l'Empire State Building, le Madison Square Garden, le cours du Hudson, ainsi que les quartiers de SoHo et Tribeca .

Avez-vous réservé vos activités à New York ? 🏙️  

Votre voyage à New York se rapproche et le vol en hélicoptère de la ville n'est sans doute pas la seule activité que vous souhaitez faire ! New York regorge de lieux plus impressionnants les uns que les autres. Entre activités insolites, buildings et musées, je vous invite à réserver toutes vos activités à l'avance afin de ne pas être déçu. Vous bénéficierez en plus de tarifs bien plus avantageux sur tout type de billets en faisant ce choix. Si votre séjour est de longue durée (une semaine ou plus), je vous conseille même de choisir un pass New York qui sera la meilleure option en termes de qualité et de prix pour toutes vos visites 😀

Avec quelle compagnie réserver votre vol ?

Plusieurs compagnies proposent des billets pour le survol en hélicoptère de New York . Vous trouverez la plupart de ces compagnies au sud de Manhattan. Bien sûr, il y a beaucoup de prestataires, les voici :

• Liberty Helicopter Tours NYC
• Zip Aviation
• New York Helicopter
• Manhattan Helicopter

Les trois premiers prestataires proposent des vols en hélicoptère au-dessus de New York sur les plateformes de réservation d'activités comme GetYourGuide ! Tous proposent des offres similaires avec des vols de 15 à 30 minutes. Notez tout de même qu'avec les offres actuelles, la compagnie Zip Aviation sur GetYourGuide revient bien moins chère pour 15 minutes, il faut compter environ  210 € 😉  

Certaines compagnies proposent aussi des survols incroyables comme le vol en hélicoptère de New York en soirée , qui offre une expérience très différente du vol de jour : vous pourrez admirer la ville toute illuminée ! Attention, il n’y a pas de vol de nuit au départ de Manhattan : vous décollerez obligatoirement du New Jersey , à l'héliport de Kearny.  

Où se trouvent les héliports ?

L'adresse du  Downtown Manhattan Heliport,  à la pointe sud de Manhattan, est la suivante :  6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004 . D'ici, vous partirez pour la majorité des circuits. Voici comment y accéder depuis les transports en commun :

Vous pourrez y aller en  taxi  ou en prenant le  métro de New York  : prenez la  ligne 1  jusqu’à  South Ferry , ou les lignes  4 ou 5  jusqu’à  Bowling Green,  puis marchez jusqu’au terminal du  ferry de Staten Island . Une fois arrivé, longez l’ East River  vers la gauche, puis passez devant le terminal du  ferry de Governors Island . Continuez jusqu’au  Pier 6 .

Pour vos départs depuis le New Jersey pour des vols en hélicoptère de nuit, rendez-vous à l' aérodrome de Linden : 1101 W Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036 , États-Unis.

Pour vous rendre à cet héliport dans le New Jersey (en partant de Manhattan), vous pourrez prendre :

• le métro  : vous en aurez pour 1 heure de trajet , et entre 6 € et 10 € ( 86 St / 34 St Penn Station + changement  New York Penn Station / Linden ) ;
• le bus : lignes 112 et 57 . Le trajet dure 1h30 environ et coûte entre 3 € et 7 €  ;
• le taxi : vous roulerez pendant environ 30 minutes et en aurez pour 110 € à 140 € .

Attention, prenez aussi en considération le fait qu'il vous faudra être à l’héliport au moins 30 minutes voire 1 heure avant l’horaire prévu pour votre vol. Il vous faudra en effet procéder à certaines formalités, à la pesée, ainsi qu'écouter les conseils de sécurité.

Comment se déroule un vol en hélicoptère à New York ?

Comme je vous l'ai expliqué, vous devrez vous rendre à l’héliport de Manhattan au moins 30 minutes avant l’heure de départ indiquée sur votre réservation. Cela vous donnera ainsi le temps :

• de vous  enregistrer : tous les passagers doivent présenter une pièce d'identité  avec photo ;
• de déposer vos affaires dans les casiers mis gratuitement à votre disposition. Mis à part votre appareil photo, il vous faudra y laisser toutes vos affaires personnelles.
• d’écouter les mesures de sécurité .

Sachez que  vous ne pourrez pas choisir vos sièges pendant le vol. En fonction du poids de chaque passager, il vous sera attribué une place pour bien répartir uniformément le poids dans l'hélicoptère. Notez également que l’hélicoptère est accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite et que pour des raisons de confort, les passagers pesant plus de 113 kg devront peut-être acheter un siège supplémentaire.

Dans l'hélicoptère

Vous disposerez d'un casque pour pouvoir communique r  avec le pilote qui vous donnera des informations très intéressantes sur les différents monuments de la ville. Il vous sera possible de demander un audio guide en français . Sachez également que les compagnies offrant ces services sont extrêmement vigilantes en ce qui concerne la sécurité. Elles possèdent des certificats en matière de sécurité , de quoi rassurer les plus vigilants d'entre vous.

Lorsque vous ferez votre vol en hélicoptère, il est important de savoir que vous ne survolerez pas les gratte-ciels de New York : cet espace est interdit pour le vol des hélicoptères. Vous suivrez donc l' Hudson River et aurez une vue panoramique sur la ville sans vous approcher des buildings.

Quand faire un tour en hélicoptère à New York ?

Le meilleur moment pour faire un tour en hélicoptère au-dessus de la ville de New York est sans aucun doute la période où la météo est la plus agréable, c'est-à-dire au  printemps  et en  été . Pour éviter aussi la période forte où les touristes sont nombreux, je vous conseille donc de voyager à New York en mai 😉

Les vols s’effectuent entre  9h et 17h , et le meilleur moment pour décoller est entre 14h et 15h . À ces heures-ci, vous ne serez pas gêné par le soleil au moment de faire des photos : il se trouvera alors au-dessus de votre tête, et la lumière sera parfaite.

Notez aussi qu’il n’y a  pas de vol en hélicoptère à New York le dimanche , pour préserver le calme du week-end.

On vous partage en vidéo un moment vécu cette année lors d'un vol au coucher du soleil 🙂 (sans trop vous spoiler pour vous laisser découvrir ça en vrai !) :

Que se passe-t-il en cas de mauvaises conditions météorologiques ?

Si vous n’êtes pas sûr de la météo, rappelez la compagnie 24 heures avant le vol. Si la compagnie prévoit de la pluie, elle conviendra avec vous d’une réservation à autre créneau. Pour éviter tout problème, prévoyez votre tour en hélicoptère à New York  en  début de séjour :  vous serez alors en mesure de reprogrammer ce report de votre vol.

Quoi qu’il en soit, sachez que le vol ne peut pas être remboursé (sauf en cas de grande tempête, d’ouragan…). Toutefois, il reste valable  1 an . Vous pourrez donc le reporter sans frais supplémentaires. Vous n’aurez qu’à contacter votre prestataire.

Informations supplémentaires

• Combien coûte au minimum un vol en hélicoptère à New York ?  Le tarif minimum pour un vol en hélicoptère de 15 minutes est de 210 €.
• Les hélicoptères peuvent accueillir jusqu’à 6 passagers : si vous n’êtes que deux, vous partagerez votre vol avec des inconnus.
• Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux de l’un de leurs parents.
• L’activité est accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite. Elle est toutefois déconseillée aux personnes ayant un problème médical sérieux (problème cardiaque ou autre).
• Un casque et un micro seront à votre disposition pour communiquer avec le pilote, si vous en avez envie, bien sûr ! Vous pouvez également passer votre vol en silence, si c’est votre préférence 😉

Vous connaissez maintenant les moindres détails pour organiser avec succès votre prochain  survol en hélicoptère de la ville de New York . Partez donc sereinement !  Si vous recherchez les meilleurs endroits où dormir à New York ou quel est le meilleur moment quand partir à New York , je vous invite à parcourir mon blog 😊

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Vol en hélicoptère à New York

Faire un vol en hélicoptère au-dessus de New York est une expérience inoubliable, une activité à faire au moins une fois dans sa vie. Vous apprécierez les vues époustouflantes sur Manhattan . Les vols ne sont pas donnés, mais à partir de 188 €   (en réservant à l’avance), vous pouvez faire un survol de New York de 12 minutes. Découvrez les principales attractions de New York vues du ciel. Vous verrez la Statue de la Liberté, l’ Empire State Building , le reflet argenté du Chrysler Building et l’immense  Central Park .

Réservez ici votre vol en hélicoptère

Quel vol choisir ?

Vols en hélicoptère insolites.

Envie d’une activité vraiment spéciale pendant votre séjour à New York ?  Optez pour un vol de nuit en hélicoptère . Profitez de la vue sur la ville et ses lumières. Ce vol est idéal pour tout ceux qui ont déjà fait un vol en hélicoptère en journée à New York et cherche une expérience différente.

Il y a aussi des vols en hélicoptère pas chers au dessus de New York disponibles. Ces vols sont au départ d’un héliport en dehors de New York, à une courte distance en voiture de Manhattan .

Informations supplémentaires

Attention !  Une fois la réservation effectuée, vous devez contacter le prestataire pour confirmer la date et l’heure de votre vol. Après la réservation, vous recevrez un email avec toutes les informations nécessaires concernant la procédure de confirmation ainsi que le numéro à contacter. Je vous recommande de les contacter au moins deux semaines à l’avance. Si vous faîtes une réservation moins de deux semaines avant la date de votre vol, veuillez appeler le numéro au plus vite pour confirmer votre vol. En confirmant en avance, vous aurez plus de choix pour les horaires.

Si vous changez votre planning une fois à New York et voulez modifier votre date ou horaire de vol, c’est possible, il faut alors contacter le prestataire au plus vite.  Cliquez ici pour consulter les différents itinéraires des hélicoptères.

Informations pratiques

Une fois votre réservation effectuée, vous recevrez un e-mail de confirmation avec votre bon. Vous pouvez imprimer ce bon et le présenter lors de la visite ou l’utiliser directement depuis votre téléphone en version mobile.

• Durée :  dépend du vol que vous choisissez
• Point de départ :  Downtown Heliport  sur  Pier 6 
• Heure de départ :  dépend du vol que vous choisissez
• Rendez-vous à l’héliport au moins 30 minutes avant le départ prévu
• Les hélicoptères ont une capacité maximum de six passagers
• Notez qu’il n’y a plus de vols le dimanche et pour cette raison, les places pour les autres jours sont vendues très rapidement. Il est conseillé de réserver ses places avant de partir pour New York.

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Vol en hélicoptère à New York : prix, durée & avis

Le vol en hélicoptère à New York est l’un des meilleurs souvenirs de voyage à NY ! A mon avis, c’est lors d’un tour en hélico au dessus de Manhattan que l’on prend vraiment conscience de la taille de la ville. On aperçoit aussi les formes connues de la plus célèbre ville américaine, avec notamment Manhattan et ses buildings mythiques.

Dans cet article dédié à cette expérience, je vous parle en détails des tours en hélicoptère,  au dessus de Manhattan qui est le coeur de la ville mais aussi au delà. Nous verrons qu’en fonction de la durée du vol, il est également possible de découvrir d’autres quartiers de la ville depuis les airs.

Je vous donne sur le blog mes avis pour choisir le meilleur tour en hélicoptère à New York : quelle durée de vol choisir, prix pour le survol, où et quand le réserver, …Comme toujours sur le blog, vos commentaires ou questions sont les bienvenus. Je réponds toujours rapidement aux commentaires postés sur le blog.

Prix d’un vol en hélicoptère à New York

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Tout d’abord, il faut savoir que plusieurs compagnies proposent des vols en hélicoptère à New York, au dessus de Manhattan. Si le plan de la sortie est souvent identique, les différences portent surtout sur le prix mais aussi sur les conditions de remboursement en cas de survol annulé. C’est donc un point à prendre en compte avant de réserver un tour en hélicoptère au dessus de la grosse pomme.

Avant de vous parler plus en détails de la compagnie que je recommande, allons à l’essentiel pour les lecteurs les plus pressés.

Il faut savoir que fort logiquement, le tarif de l’hélicoptère à NY dépend du prestataire mais aussi et surtout de la durée passé dans l’engin. Plus l’expérience sera longue, plus de distance sera parcouru, plus il faudra de carburant. Et le prix grimpera …

Je recommande principalement 3 options pour réserver son vol au dessus de Manhattan et de NY. Pour chaque option, vous trouverez le lien pour réserver au meilleur prix mais aussi la durée. Voici les prix pour l’hélicoptère à New York :

• vol de 15 minutes pour un tour limité à la partie sud de Manhattan, au meilleur prix à
• tour de 20 minutes pour une sortie qui couvre l’intégralité de Manhattan  pour
• survol de 30 minutes pour un itinéraire plus complet, au tarif d’

En réservant l’un des tours que je recommande ci-dessus, quelque soit la durée, le prix payé lors de la réservation est tout inclus . Aucune surprise sur place : pas de frais de carburant à ajouter, ni de taxe aéroportuaire. Autre atout majeur : un départ depuis l’héliport de Manhattan, très rapide d’accès. Contrairement à d’autres prestataires où il faut faire un long trajet pour aller en dehors de la ville. Et du coup perdre du temps de vol sur des trajets par forcément intéressants entre l’héliport / aéroport et Manhattan). Alors qu’ici, 20 secondes après le décollage, on en prend plein les yeux … Un itinéraire 100% observation !

En effet, certaines compagnies proposent des tarifs un poil moins cher sur le web (20 euros moins cher souvent) mais ces prix de survol en hélico à New York n’incluent pas les taxes aéroportuaires de l’héliport de Manhattan. Elles sont alors à régler sur place : $40 par personne. On croit alors être gagnant en réservant et au final, le prix total de l’activité est plus élevé …

Les prix indiqués ici peuvent légèrement varier en fonction du cours euro / dollar. Toutes les compagnies proposent les mêmes tarifs à 5 ou 10 euros près. Malheureusement, il n’existe pas de promo pour cela. Ils sont très demandés et il n’existe pas de pas de city pass qui couvre cette activité.

Pour des raisons météo et de sécurité, votre sortie peut être annulé. C’est notamment le cas s’il pleut ou si le vent est fort. C’est plutôt un bon point car de toute façon, un survol de NYC avec mauvaise visibilité en cas de pluie … aucun intérêt !

En fonction du prestataire choisi, il y a 2 possibilités :

• planification d’un nouveau créneau horaire
• remboursement intégral de l’activité

Je vous recommande vraiment de réserver votre tour ici car en cas d’annulation (intempéries, pluie, …), ce prestataire vous laisse le choix entre une nouvelle planification pour cette excursion (si vous êtes toujours sur NYC) ou un remboursement intégral. En effet, si les dates disponibles (en fonction de la météo et du prestataire) ne vous conviennent pas, vous serez intégralement remboursé.

D’autres compagnies new-yorkaises proposent des tarifs identiques mais grosse différence, elles ne remboursent pas en cas d’annulation. Elles se contentent de vous planifier un nouveau créneau dans l’année. C’est ce que tout voyageur souhaite mais que faire si vous n’êtes plus sur NY ?! C’est donc un point important à prendre en compte. En résumé, avec ce prestataire, en cas d’annulation météo, vous pouvez planifier un nouveau tour ou être remboursé . L’idéal !

Rassurez-vous, même si les annulations météo existent, ce n’est pas la norme. Mais bon, il serait dommage de perdre 200 ou 300 euros (par personne !) à cause d’une annulation et ne pas avoir la possibilité d’être remboursé …

Quelque soit la durée de vol choisie, le décollage se fait au sud de Manhattan depuis l’héliport. Nous en reparlerons plus loin dans ce guide sur l’hélicoptère à New York.

L’héliport de Manhattan se trouve à 150 mètres de l’embarcadère pour le ferry de Staten Island. Voici l’adresse complète : 6 E River Bikeway, NY 10004. De toute façon, juste après la réservation, vous recevrez toutes les informations nécessaires pour vous y rendre. Les 2 stations de métro les plus proches pour s’y rendre sont : South Ferry et Whitehall St (150 mètres de l’héliport).

Il convient de bien prendre noter de 2 choses :

• il faut arriver sur place au moins 30 minutes avant l’heure réservé pour le tour
• apporter son passeport

A noter enfin, les excursions se font dans différents modèles d’hélicoptères : Airbus EC155, Bell407, Airbus EC130 ou modèles équivalents. Ce sont bien évidemment des appareils récents, bien contrôlés. Aucun stress à avoir … Inutile de penser à un éventuel accident ou crash. Vous allez faire un vol aux USA, c’est très contrôlé ! Profitez de ces moments magiques et ne stressez pas ;-)

La capacité varie entre 6 et 10/12 passagers maximum. La plupart ont une capacité de 6 ou un peu plus. Et de toute façon, quelque soit le modèle, vous serez assis à côté d’une fenêtre pour pouvoir bien profiter de la vue lors de votre balade aérienne … mais aussi faire des photographies !

Pour plusieurs raisons, il est intéressant de réserver sa sortie en hélicoptère à New York sur le web (meilleur tarif, garantie de pouvoir le faire, choix du créneau et date, …). La météo joue moins : seul la pluie est gênante. Mais il y a aussi un autre point : la disponibilité !

En effet, ces vols touristiques au dessus de NY sont fortement demandés. Il y a plusieurs créneaux par jour mais ce n’est pas non plus illimité … De plus, les prestataires diminuent / augmentent le nombre de créneau de départ en fonction de la saison. Ne tardez pas à réserver car si votre premier « souhait » (prestataire ou durée) est complet, il faudra opter pour une réservation pour une durée plus courte ou plus longue … ou auprès d’un autre prestataire.

Hélicoptère à New York : les plans de vol par durée

Avant de continuer ce guide pratique, il me semble important d’évoquer ce que l’on voit sur les différents itinéraires au dessus de Manhattan.

Avoir cela en tête permettra de choisir quel vol choisir à New York, en fonction de ce que l’on souhaite voir mais aussi en prenant en compte le prix du vol en hélicoptère car c’est tout de même l’une des activités les plus chères de la grosse pomme … Mais nul doute que vous aurez des étoiles dans les yeux en repensant à ces moments au dessus des immeubles de NY !

Comme précisé plus haut, quelque soit la durée de la sortie, le départ se fait depuis l’héliport de Manhattan. Points de départ et d’arrivée sont donc strictement identiques, quelque soit la durée choisie.

15 minutes est la durée minimale pour un tour en hélico au dessus de Manhattan. Même si la durée peut être courte, il ne faut pas oublier que l’héliport se trouve au coeur de Manhattan et que la distance à couvrir pour voir les principaux lieux d’intérêt est vraiment faible. Ce parcours est aussi appelé Manhattan Sky .

La statue de la Liberté se trouve par exemple à moins de 3 kilomètres de l’héliport. Bien sûr, le quart d’heure de vol en hélicoptère à New York passe vite mais on peut tout de même voir les lieux mythiques de la grosse pomme depuis le ciel.

Avec le tour d’une durée de 15 minutes, on peut voir :

• la Statue de la Liberté , Ellis Island ainsi que Governors Island pour ce qui est du début du vol au sud de Manhattan
• ensuite remontée vers le nord de Manhattan , jusqu’à Central Park sans aller tout au nord du parc, en longeant au niveau de la côte ouest
• on peut alors voir entre autre,  Ground Zero, One World Trade Center, Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Chrysler Building mais aussi Central Park

C’est celui qui a le prix le plus faible mais aussi celui qui a le parcours le plus court. Logique.

Pour le vol de 20 minutes au dessus de NY, l’itinéraire couvre celui du 15 minutes et permet en plus de :

• monter plus vers le nord, jusqu’au Bronx et au Washington Bridge
• avoir une vue d’ensemble sur Central Park , depuis le nord du parc, et avec les grands gratte-ciels de New York en arrière plan
• on peut donc aussi voir le  Yankee Stadium , le quartier d’ Harlem , Columbia University mais aussi avoir une belle vue sur le très beau Washington Bridge , qui n’a rien à envier au célèbre Brooklyn Bridge

On donne souvent le nom de Scenic Tour à ce survol de NYC.

Enfin, le vol de 30 minutes à NYC est l’ option la plus complète . C’est celui qui permet de voir le plus de lieux d’intérêt de la ville.

Là encore, l’itinéraire de cette excursion couvre les endroits évoqués pour les 2 précédents, à savoir ceux d’une durée de 15 et 20 minutes. On peut en plus y ajouter un passage au dessus des lieux d’intérêt suivants :

• un trajet encore plus vers le nord, au delà du Washington Bridge et donc une vue plus large et plus complète sur le pont
• le détour est également fait vers le Yankee Stadium
• sur le chemin du retour, le pilote poursuit sa route vers le sud de Manhattan, jusqu’au Varrazano Narrows Bridge
• on peut alors voir Coney Island lors de cette sortie

A savoir, il est possible d’opter pour un tour en hélicoptère à New York de nuit … Je ne peux pas trop vous en parler car je n’ai pas fait cette sortie de nuit …

Néanmoins, je recommande plutôt un excursion en journée pour bien profiter de la vue. Certes, de nuit, Manhattan vu du ciel doit être impressionnant. Mais pour un première expérience en hélico ici, je vous recommande plutôt d’opter pour l’excursion en journée. De plus, avec un survol nocturne, il faudra oublier les photos souvenirs ;-)

Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur la sortie de nuit, vous pouvez aller ici . Il est moins cher que ceux effectués en journée. Il faut compter environ 216 euros pour une durée de 25 à 30 minutes. Attention, le décollage ne se fait pas de l’héliport de Manhattan mais de l’aéroport de Linden dans le New Jersey . Bien moins pratique !

Quel tour en hélicoptère choisir à New York ?

Etant donné le prix de l’hélicoptère à New York, il est difficile de ne pas intégrer l’aspect budgétaire lors du choix de son vol au dessus de Manhattan.

Tout d’abord, étant donné l’écart de prix entre le tour de 15 minutes et celui de 20 minutes (une quarantaine d’euros environ), il me semble dommage d’opter pour l’option basique qui est tout de même assez courte.

A l’inverse, il y a un gap important entre le vol de 20 minutes et celui de 30 minutes : 80 euros environ. Dans ce retour d’expérience et ces recommandations, je reviens aussi sur l’important choix du prestataire pour cette expérience mémorable.

Dès lors, voici mon avis personnel et ma recommandation pour le choix de son vol en hélicoptère à New York :

• le tour de 20 minutes (réservation ici ) me semble être le meilleur compromis. Il permet de voir les endroits clés de New York, de remonter vers le Bronx et donc de longer 100% de Central Park, que ce soit à l’aller ou au retour. C’est pour moi le meilleur compromis si l’on a un budget limité
• si votre budget est plus large et que les 80 euros supplémentaires pour la sortie de 30 minutes ( à réserver ici ) en hélicoptère ne sont pas trop importants pour vous, n’hésitez pas trop. Il est plus complet vous permettra d’aller encore plus au nord mais aussi d’aller jusqu’au pont Verrazano-Narrows et vous pourrez alors voir Coney Island depuis les airs. Un vrai vol au dessus de New York et pas uniquement de Manhattan …

Au delà du temps passé dans les airs, je vous rappelle que le choix du prestataire n’est pas anodin. Voici les nombreuses raisons pour lesquelles je recommande précisément ce prestataire :

• un tarif tout compris : avec carburant / taxe aéroportuaire / droit d’accès dans le prix payé
• un départ depuis le coeur de Manhattan à 5 minutes de marche de Battery Park
• et du coup, un tour 100% observation : l’ensemble de la sortie est intéressant (vous ne gaspillez pas du temps de vol pour un trajet peu intéressant entre l’héliport et Manhattan)
• en cas d’annulation : nouveau créneau ou remboursement intégral en fonction de votre choix / planning
• des hélicoptères modernes et bien entretenus
• 100% des sièges donnent sur une vitre pour bien profiter des panoramas (et pouvoir faire des photos !)

Réserver son tour en hélicoptère à New York

Malgré le prix des vols en hélicoptère, c’est une activité très demandée et il est donc nécessaire de réserver au préalable. De plus, ce n’est pas une activité que l’on peut faire directement en se présentant sur place.

Comme indiqué au début de ce guide, je vous recommande de réserver votre vol ici   afin de pouvoir bénéficier d’un remboursement en cas de report (pluie, intempérie, …). Plus précisément, si pas malchance votre sortie est annulée, vous aurez la possibilité de la re-planifier sur les jours suivants (en fonction de vos disponibilités et des places disponibles). Dans le cas où ces disponibilités ne correspondent pas, vous serez alors remboursé ! Comme évoqué au début du billet, ce n’est pas le cas de tous les prestataires : certains s’engagent à vous repositionner mais ne proposent pas le remboursement.

Pour réserver votre tour en hélicoptère à New York, c’est très simple :

• rendez-vous sur ce site qui offre le meilleur tarif
• choisissez d’abord la date de l’activité
• ensuite, vous pourrez choisir la durée de votre choix : 15, 20 ou 30 minutes
• sélectionnez le nombre de personnes pour votre réservation
• enfin, vous pourrez choisir le créneau horaire

En réservant sur le web, vous avez la certitude d’avoir une place et vous pouvez choisir jour et heure de votre survol de Manhattan. De plus, le paiement se fait en euros et vous n’avez donc pas à payer en cash sur place ou à être facturé de frais de change en supplément …

Si vous recherchez une promo pour un vol en hélicoptère à New York, sachez que cela n’existe pas. Les tarifs sont fixes car l’activité est très demandée. Egalement, j’ai reçu plusieurs demandes par email concernant le fait de pouvoir réserver un pass qui permettrait de faire cette activité. Malheureusement, il n’en existe pas. Le meilleur, le New York City Pass , ne couvre pas ce type d’activité, tout comme les autres cartes touristiques de la ville d’ailleurs. Pas étonnant vu le prix de l’expérience …

Voyons désormais quel est, à mon avis, le meilleur moment de la journée pour faire son survol de la grosse pomme !

Quel jour et quelle heure choisir pour réserver son excursion ? C’est la dernière question à se poser avant de pouvoir faire sa réservation.

Tout d’abord, par rapport à la question de la météo, je vous recommande de réserver votre tour en hélicoptère le plus tôt possible dans votre séjour : le premier ou deuxième jour par exemple. De ce fait, si vous tombez sur une journée pluvieuse, vous aurez plus de marge pour reprogrammer un décollage dans les jours suivants …

Concernant la plage horaire et donc la meilleure heure pour un vol en hélicoptère à New York, je recommande plutôt le milieu de journée que le matin ou fin d’après-midi. Contrairement aux recommandations que l’on pourrait faire pour des photographies au sol. Je m’explique.

Globalement, le meilleur moment pour faire ses photos est autour des levers et couchers de soleil. Les ombres sont moins dures et la lumière est plus belle. Néanmoins, pour 2 raisons, cela ne s’applique pas forcément pour ce type d’excursion :

• il n’est pas toujours possible de faire un vol autour des levers / couchers de soleil (les horaires sont souvent entre 9h et 16h30 ou 17h30 en fonction de la saison)
• avec la vitesse et la luminosité faible (lors des levers / couchers de soleil), les photographies risquent d’être floues

Dès lors, pour éviter d’avoir un soleil de face sur une partie du trajet, le meilleur moment à choisir pour son tour en hélico à New York est entre 11h et 15h.

En résumé, je vous recommande donc de réserver votre survol de New York pour le premier ou le deuxième jour du voyage, sur une plage horaire comprise entre 11 heures et 15 heures.

Déroulement du tour en hélicoptère

Après toutes ces informations pour mieux comprendre les vols en hélico à New York, vous devriez être prêt à choisir la meilleure option : temps passé dans les airs, prestataire, date et heure décollage, …

Maintenant, je vous donne quelques informations sur le déroulement de l’activité sans entrer trop dans les détails car je pense que l’effet de surprise est important dans ce type d’expérience / activité.

Egalement, je partage ici que très peu de photographies du tour car il est important de garder la surprise et de découvrir ces vues par soi-même. Décortiquer trop de photographies risquent de gâcher l’effet waouh et l’effet de surprise lors de son vol en hélicoptère au dessus de Manhattan.

Le départ du vol au dessus de New York se fait depuis l’héliport de Manhattan, aussi appelé Downtown Heliport. De toute façon, pas de panique, toutes les informations sur ce sujet vous seront communiquées par email, suite à votre réservation.

Il est très simple de se rendre à l’héliport qui se situe tout au sud de Manhattan. L’adresse exacte de l’héliport est 6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004. Il se trouve à proximité de :

• Battery Park à 350 mètres environ
• embarcadère du ferry pour Staten Island à 250 mètres environ

Les stations de métro les plus proches sont South Ferry et Whitehall Street. Toutes deux se situent à environ 300 mètres de l’héliport.

Il est recommandé d’arriver à l’héliport au moins 30 minutes avant le départ de son vol en hélicoptère.

Comme évoqué plus haut, je ne vais pas m’attarder sur le déroulement de la sortie dans les airs. Il est selon moi essentiel de profiter du survol et de ne pas trop regarder de photographies ou trop de renseigner sur le déroulement du survol de New York City en hélicoptère.

Même si l’on a bien le temps de voir les lieux d’intérêt majeurs de New York City, l’ensemble passe très vite. Il est donc primordial de bien en profiter et d’éviter de prendre trop de photographies ;-) J’en reparle plus bas dans le billet.

Niveau sensation, une sortie en hélicoptère n’est clairement pas une activité à sensations fortes. Vous pouvez vivre cette expérience même si vous n’êtes pas très rassuré ! Vous verrez, on s’y sent vite très à l’aise. De plus, la durée du vol est courte, vous ne verrez pas le temps passer … Il n’y a vraiment aucun danger et aucune raison d’avoir un stress quelconque à l’idée de voler en hélico au dessus de la ville.

Pour clore ce guide, je vous donne mon avis et mon retour d’expérience afin de vous préparer au mieux à cette activité au top sur NYC !

Voici donc mes quelques conseils pour en profiter et tirer le meilleur de son vol en hélicoptère à New York :

• comme évoqué plus haut dans ce guide pratique, réserver votre excursion pour l’un des premiers jours de votre séjour
• privilégier les créneaux horaires proches de midi pour éviter d’avoir le soleil qui vous bouche la vue
• évitez de prendre trop de photographies pendant le vol : même sur 20 ou 30 minutes, l’excursion passe très vite et il serait dommage de profiter de la vue à travers un écran de smartphone ou d’appareil photo
• évitez de jongler avec iPhone et appareil photo ! Prenez des photographies avec votre seul appareil photo, vous aurez bien le temps après l’atterrissage pour les transférer vers votre téléphone : inutile de perdre du temps à bord, profitez du moment et de la vue à couper le souffle sur Manhattan
• si le départ est annulé en cas de pluie / intempérie, ne perdez pas de temps et contacter la compagnie au plus vite (dans l’idéal par téléphone, vous aurez le numéro de téléphone sur la confirmation de réservation) pour planifier un nouveau survol – vous ne serez pas le seul à les rappeler alors autant être dans les premiers pour avoir plus de créneaux disponibles …
• en cas de remboursement si votre tour est annulé et que vous n’arrivez pas à caler un nouveau créneau horaire, vous serez remboursé sur votre carte bancaire de l’intégralité du paiement – cas assez rare car si vous suivez mes recommandations, vous aurez le temps de planifier une nouvelle sortie en hélicoptère au dessus de NYC …

Ce billet touche à sa fin. Ce guide sur les vol en hélicoptère à New York se veut assez complet et je pense y avoir évoqué tous les points que l’on peut avoir en tête avant de réserver un tour.

Même si cette activité est assez onéreuse, malgré son prix, ce vol est, à mon avis, l’une des meilleures expériences à faire à NY ! Si vous pouvez vous le permettre, je vous recommande vraiment d’anticiper et de réserver en ligne.

Comme précisé au début de ce guide sur les différents tours en hélicoptère à New York, n’hésitez pas à commenter cet article s’il vous reste des interrogations en lien avec cette expérience à vivre. Je m’efforce de répondre à tous les commentaires postés sur le blog !  Ces échanges sont très souvent utiles à d’autres lecteurs qui, très souvent, comptent faire un survol de Manhattan et se posent les mêmes questions que vous.

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6 réflexions au sujet de “Vol en hélicoptère à New York : prix, durée & avis”

Bonjour, est ce que vous savez si l hélicoptère est compris dans un pass ? Merci, bien a vous.

Non hélas l’hélico à New York ne sont pas inclus dans les pass. Il faut réserver son vol en hélicoptère séparément.

Intéressant ! Un vol en hélicoptère à New York, ça fait partie des choses que je veux absolument y faire … J’y pars pour 5 jours (et demi) à la fin du mois d’avril. Timing bien serré donc ! J’essaye de préparer au maximum mon séjour afin de pouvoir tout y caser, y compris le vol en hélico ;-)

Je pars à New York en mai prochain. Premier séjour à NY et premier voyage en dehors d’Europe. Bien sûr, je vais faire un vol en hélico à New York. Je ne sais pas encore quelle durée choisir car d’un côté le budget est assez élevé mais d’un autre côté, c’est une expérience que l’on ne fait pas 10 fois dans sa vie. Je pense suivre tes conseils et opter pour un vol en hélico de 20 minutes.

Merci pour ces explications très claires sur les différentes sorties en hélicoptère à New York. Cette activité, bien que pas donnée, figure dans la liste des choses que l’on veut absolument faire à New York. Nous y allons cet été et nous nous interrogions sur la durée à choisir pour le vol en hélico au dessus de Manhattan. C’est en faisant quelques recherches sur le sujet que nous sommes tombés sur ton blog. Il est vraiment bien fait et nous en avons profité pour lire d’autres de tes recommandations sur NYC !

Informations pratiques qui sont très utiles pour bien choisir son survol en hélico à New York. Nous allons le faire en décembre, je crois les doigts pour les conditions météo. En espérant évitant une annulation du survol ou une brume qui gâcherait la visibilité sur la ville … C’est l’inconvénient d’y aller en hiver je pense.

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2024 Jets Schedule Analysis: Green & White Remain in National Spotlight with 7 Stand-Alone Games

Green & white’s home opener is thursday night tilt vs. the patriots on sept. 19.

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With a healthy Aaron Rodgers returning to the lineup and several talented offseason acquisitions joining the fray, the National Football League has made the Jets a must-see early and often throughout the 2024 season.

Starting with the Jets' Monday night road date against the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 9 and ending with the Green & White's visit from the Colts on Nov. 17, the Jets will appear in the NFL maximum six primetime games over the team's first 11 weeks. Of the six primetime contests, the Jets' four home games under the lights are a franchise high. In addition to the loaded primetime slate, the Jets will be the "away" team when they face the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 6.

The Jets' home opener will be an intradivision Thursday night matchup against the Patriots on Sept. 19, marking the third time the Jets have opened their home slate on a Thursday and their second Thursday home opener against the Pats. They'll also close the regular season at home inside the division as the Dolphins will visit in Week 18.

2024 Jets Schedule Highlights

Nothing Routine About It In the 11 games before their Week 12 bye, the Jets do not have two consecutive weeks with the same number of days in between games. Beginning with Week 2, the days between games are 6, 4, 10, 7, 8, 6, 7, 4, 10 and 7.

The only other time in franchise history with an 11-game (10-week) stretch of a different number of days between games each week was 1963, when the Jets in their first year as Jets went all 14 games (13 weeks) with different numbers of days between each game.

4 Night Games at Home On Sept. 29, the Jets will host the Denver Broncos with the 1 p.m. contest being televised on CBS. The team's four other home games prior to a Week 12 bye will all come under the lights. After two AFC East foes — the Patriots (Thursday, Sept. 19) and the Bills (Monday, Oct. 14) — visit for a pair of 8:15 p.m. kickoffs, New York's AFC representative will host two AFC South clubs in national games as the Texans will make a return visit on Halloween and the Colts will play guest in a nationally televised Sunday night affair on Nov. 17.

3 Long Weeks Let's look at the glass as being half full. After the Jets home opener against New England, they'll have 10 days before the Broncos pay a visit on Sept. 29. When the Jets return from their date with the Vikings in London, they'll get an extra day of rest before a tussle with the Bills at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 14. They'll get another 10-day respite between the Thursday night home contest against the Texans and a Nov. 10 visit to Arizona.

4 Short Weeks The 2024 schedule will also feature multiple quick turnarounds. After the Monday night opener in San Francisco, the Jets will head to Nashville six days later and take on the Titans on Sept. 15. Then it's another short week for the Green & White as the home opener vs. the Pats will be Thursday night on Prime at 8:15 p.m. After the Jets and Bills face off on Monday, Oct. 14, the Green & White will remain under the lights the ensuing Sunday against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. And following their second matchup with the Pats, at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 27, the Jets will only have a few days to prepare for the Thursday night home date with the Houston Texans.

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Week 1 Jets at 49ers Monday, Sept. 9 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN

Week 2 Jets at Titans Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS

Week 3 Jets vs. Patriots Thursday, Sept. 19 | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video

Week 4 Jets vs. Broncos Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS

Week 5 Jets at Vikings | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Sunday, Oct. 6 | 9:30 am | NFL Network

Week 6 Jets vs. Bills Monday, Oct. 14 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN

Week 7 Jets at Steelers Sunday, Oct. 20 | 8:20 p.m. | NBC

Week 8 Jets at Patriots Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS

Week 9 Jets vs. Texans Thursday, Oct. 31 | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video

Week 10 Jets at Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 10 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS

Week 11 Jets vs. Colts Sunday, Nov. 17 | 8:20 p.m. | NBC

Week 13 Jets vs. Seahawks Sunday, Dec. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX

Week 14 Jets at Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS

Week 15 Jets at Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX

Week 16 Jets vs. Rams Sunday, Dec. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS

Week 17 Jets at Bills Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS

Week 18 Jets vs. Dolphins TBD

Quick Start The Jets have arguably the NFL's toughest task in Week 1 although the defending NFC Champion 49ers did finish 5-3 at home last season. The Bills and Steelers should provide stiff primetime resistance in back-to-back nationally televised games in Weeks 6 and 7, but on paper the Jets have a golden opportunity prior to the Week 12 bye.

Six of the Jets' first 11 opponents — Tennessee, New England (2X), Denver, Minnesota and Arizona — finished below .500 last season. Both the Titans and Patriots have new head coaches in Brian Callahan and Jerod Mayo, respectively. While Bills QB Josh Allen is one of the NFL's premier players and the 49ers' Brock Purdy has had a strong start to his career, the Jets' elite defense will face among a collection of the following group of passers — Will Levis (at TEN, Week 2), Jacoby Brissett/Drake Maye (Week 3 vs. NE, Week 8 at NE), Jarrett Stidham/Zach Wilson/Bo Nix (vs. DEN, Week 4), Sam Darnold/J.J. McCarthy (Week 6 vs. MIN), Russell Wilson/Justin Fields (at PIT, Week 7), Kyler Murray (at Arizona, Week 10) and Anthony Richardson/Joe Flacco (Week 11 vs. Indianapolis).

Early Kickoffs Late With a TBD attached to Week 18's home date with the Dolphins, the Jets are scheduled to have five consecutive 1 p.m. kickoffs in December — vs. Seattle (Dec. 1), at Miami (Dec. 8), at Jacksonville (Dec. 15), vs. the L.A. Rams (Dec. 22) and at Buffalo (Dec. 29). While the weather promises to be tricky in Western New York, the Jets' two late trips to Florida could be advantageous in terms of lower heat and humidity.

Finally In terms of schedule strength, the Jets SOS over the first five games is .435 (37-48) and there is an uptick over the middle 6 games to .471 (48-54). Over their final six games, which occur after the bye, the SOS is .598 (61-41).

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It'll take four figures to the New York Knicks' next Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.

According to data shared to All Knicks by Vivid Seats, Sunday's postseason tilt against the Indiana Pacers, the finale of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC), is setting records when it comes to the exchange and resale of Knickerbocker tickets.

Game 7 is said to be the hottest Knicks ticket Vivid has had on its site in over a decade, as the average price of admission has rounded out to $959 as of Saturday afternoon. That resets the record for the priciest Knicks game: while the prior mark didn't stand long (the Game 2 showdown between the Knicks and Pacers 11 days prior), Game 7 has it beat by over $250 (with Game 2 prices averaging $696).

The data also back a distinct homecourt advantage for the Knicks, who already enjoy one of the most loyal followings in the NBA. Vivid's data estimates that 98 percent of buyers are Knick fans, who own a major advantage over their Pacer rivals: searches for Game 7 outweigh those for Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse by over 500 percent.

Knicks fans only hope their efforts on Vivid's servers match their team's on the MSG scoreboard. New York is partaking in its first Game 7 since 2000, which produced the franchise's most recent Eastern Conference Finals berth. The Knicks and Pacers have each successfully defended their respective homecourts, as the road team has fallen in each of the first six games to date.

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Surprise! Taylor Swift gifts fans a '1989' mashup at Saturday's Stockholm Eras Tour show

STOCKHOLM − Taylor Swift celebrates her 89th Eras Tour show Saturday with a triple mashup off the album of her fifth era.

During the acoustic set, Swift played three songs from “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” on piano: “Say Don’t Go,” “Welcome to New York” and “Clean.” The wristbands lit up bright blue, the color of the era.

Fans flocked to Friends Arena in record-breaking numbers, according to the singer, who told the crowd at her first show in the venue that it was the stadium's highest-attended ever. To begin year two of her magnum opus, Swift incorporated a "Tortured Poets" set along with other changes to the show . The tour landed Friday in Stockholm, which changed its name to "Swiftholm" temporarily. Her last show in the city is Sunday.

Fans did not spot Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in Sweden after the tight end went to her  final show in Paris,  which was her 87th Eras Tour performance (his Kansas City Chiefs number is 87). The football player was hosting a music festival,  Kelce Jam , Saturday night in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

StubHub.com showed floor seats in Stockholm going for a shockingly low $100 to $170, with some stadium seats for only $60. Resale prices for U.S. shows are in the four to five digits range.

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By Zinnia Maldonado

Updated on: May 20, 2024 / 5:37 AM EDT / CBS/AP

NEW YORK -- The New York Liberty 's first home game of the season, against the Indiana Fever and rookie sensation Caitlin Clark , set an all-time WNBA record with more than $2 million in tickets sold .

Breanna Stewart scored 24 points to lead a balanced New York offense as the Liberty beat Clark and the Fever 91-80 on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd of 17,735 at the Barclays Center.

Clark had the best game of her young professional career. She scored 22 points — her best total in the three games — to go with eight assists and six rebounds. She also had eight turnovers.

"I think the buzz and eyes that Caitlin has brought from Iowa now to the WNBA is going to be a collective win for all," Stewart said. "When I first started in the league, some teams weren't even making revenue. ... It's a long time coming. We're happy to be at this point, but we're not satisfied."

"The Liberty definitely deserve this crowd. They've been incredible over the course of the last few seasons, and they're going to be incredible this year, so it was fun to play here in New York for the first time," Clark said.

Stewart helps New York top Indiana again 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark

Clark's effort wasn't enough for the Fever to come away with their first victory of the season. 

"I thought I came out and just played harder and I think that's really just my biggest focus going forward," Clark said. "Just come out and compete and play hard. Our whole group did that."

It was the second consecutive meeting between the teams that finished off a home-and-home set. New York (3-0) won by 36 points on Thursday, but the Fever were more competitive in this one thanks to a strong effort by Clark.

"It was better, but we shouldn't be happy," Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell said. "We didn't lose by 40 so I'll take it."

The No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft came into the game averaging 14.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds for the Fever (0-3).

This was Clark's first time playing in New York as Iowa never played in the city, nor did she when she was in high school or with her AAU team.

"This arena is amazing. It'll be fun for me to go around to all the new WNBA arenas and kind of check off the box," Clark said. "This is certainly one that's definitely up there. I know the crowd will be incredible tonight, so just enjoy it."

Clark drew a bunch of sports celebrities to the game including Billie Jean King, Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, Michelle Wie West and Dawn Staley. Actor Jason Sudeikis, who went to a few of Clark's games in college, also was in attendance.

The NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer gave them a lot to watch in the first quarter. She looked comfortable scoring 10 points, hitting four of her five shots in the period. Clark, who only had nine points in the matchup between the teams on Thursday, also hit a logo 3-pointer just after a foul was called.

The play went to review and it was deemed the shot came after the foul, so the deep 3 didn't count.

Despite the strong opening effort, Indiana trailed 33-22 after one quarter and was down 57-37 at the half. New York shot 56% in the first half, including hitting 12 of 18 from behind the 3-point line.

It didn't get much better in the second half, as the Liberty kept shooting well and hitting 3s. All five of New York's starters hit at least two 3-pointers in the game while the Liberty made 15. Indiana never got the game within single digits; however, Clark did wow the crowd by hitting two deep 3-pointers that drew oohs and aahs.

Barclays Center packed with both Liberty die-hards and Clark fans

Liberty fans showed up for Saturday's game with high hopes for the season.

"Liberty is going to go all the way to the championship, no problem," said Walter McNally, from New Jersey.

"I used to watch them at the Garden when I was a little kid. Teresa Weatherspoon, when they went to the finals," Long Island resident Charlie Schultz said.

Peter Land, a self-proclaimed super fan, brought his daughters to the game and wore his favorite t-shirt, reading, "I watched women's basketball before it was cool."

"I started following the Liberty in 1977, their first year in the league. I used to have season tickets, so I love taking my daughters," he said.

Even Liberty fans were excited to see Clark play.

"I want to stick to my team, but I have so much respect for her and I think she's such an amazing player," one fan said. "I think she's been so helpful for women's sports to bring more fans."

"She's the first women's basketball player to really catch so many people's attention," another young fan said.

On Monday night, Clark and the Fever return home to host the Connecticut Sun, while the Liberty will host Seattle.

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New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) and left wing Artemi Panarin (10) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) AP Photo/Chris Seward

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The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricane 4-2 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

If you want to purchase tickets to Game 1 , which is to be announced at the conclusion of the Boston-Florida series and to be played on a date next week, you can do so at Stubhub , Ticketmaster , Ticketsmarter and Vivid Seats . The cheapest tickets were on VividSeats for $387.

The President’s Trophy-winning Rangers will have home-ice advantage and host the first two games of the series, and Games 5 and 7 should the series reach that point.

New York will either face the Florida Panthers or the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Finals — with Game 6 of their series Friday night, and the Panthers leading the series 3-2.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The New York Rangers went from cruising through the NHL playoffs with an unbeaten record to suddenly struggling to close out a second-round series despite having a huge lead.

Worse, they found themselves down entering the third period with the prospect of having to play a Game 7.

Instead, Chris Kreider took over to ensure the Presidents’ Trophy winners finally closed out the Carolina Hurricanes and earned their spot in the Eastern Conference Final.

Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night, a stunning reversal after their postseason momentum had gone decidedly in the wrong direction.

“We talk about being a resilient group and a competitive group,” Kreider said, “and I think we showed that tonight.”

Kreider single-handedly erased the Hurricanes’ 3-1 lead entering the final period. The go-ahead score — which also completed the natural hat trick — came when he got position on Jalen Chatfield at the top of the crease and tipped in Ryan Lindgren’s pass to make it 4-3 at the 15:41 mark.

That made Kreider the third Rangers player to score three goals in a series-clinching game and first since Mike Gartner in 1990. It was also reminiscent of famed captain Mark Messier’s “guarantee” game in 1994, when he had a third-period hat trick in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final against New Jersey after promising the Rangers would force a seventh game. The Rangers went on to win the series and their most recent Stanley Cup title that season.

Kreider’s heroics finally allowed the Rangers to put away the Hurricanes, who had won two straight after falling into a 3-0 hole in the best-of-7 series. The Hurricanes appeared on the verge of forcing a Game 7 for a pressure-packed finale, but couldn’t contain the Rangers’ surge in the final 14 minutes.

“We just had to go out there and make a decision in the third period,” said Vincent Trocheck, a former Hurricane who scored the Rangers’ first goal on a second-period deflection. “Either show up and play and be a part of the series, or don’t. I think we had 20 guys show up in the third.”

Barclay Goodrow finished this one off by getting to a loose puck near the boards and scoring a long empty-net goal in the final minute, sending Goodrow to the nearby Rangers bench to be mobbed by teammates.

That sent the Rangers on to the Eastern Conference Final to face the Boston-Florida winner, with the Panthers leading that series 3-2.

Kreider’s first goal came at the 6:43 mark when he jammed the puck through against the left skate of Frederik Andersen, who had stopped Mika Zibanejad near the right post as Zibanejad skated in. He followed by tipping in a shot by Artemi Panarin on the power play to tie it at 3 at the 11:54 mark.

“Their top guys took over in the third there once they got that one,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said.

Igor Shesterkin hung in after a pressured first two periods, finishing with 33 saves and coming up with a big stop on Jordan Staal near the crease and another tying chance from Andrei Svechnikov off a faceoff win in the third period.

Martin Necas, Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho scored for Carolina, while Andersen finished with 19 saves.

The Hurricanes also missed on multiple late chances to increase their lead, with Jordan Martinook — who had a highlight-reel sliding effort to knock away a loose puck from the goal line midway through the second period — and Jake Guentzel each pinging the metal past Shesterkin to come up empty.

There was also a big opportunity in the third when two Rangers collided and fell to the ice in their own end, leaving Aho with a 1-on-1 chance on Shesterkin. But as Aho skated in from the left circle, he went wide right of the net as he tried to move to his backhand.

Those missed chances added up to a brutal exit for the Hurricanes, a team that was in the playoffs for the sixth time in as many seasons under Brind’Amour and has been open about the goal of breaking through to win the Cup.

Carolina finished three points behind the Rangers for the Presidents’ Trophy awarded to the top team in the regular-season standings, and entered the NHL playoffs as the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, according to  Bet MGM Sportsbook . But the Rangers followed a Round 1 sweep of Washington by winning the first three games by one-goal margins — two coming in overtime —  to threaten an unexpectedly quick resolution  amid a 7-0 postseason start.

Carolina successfully  beat back their power-play struggles for the Game 4 winner  to stay alive, then rallied from a 1-0 deficit with four straight third-period goals  to win Game 5 in Madison Square Garden  and bring the series back to Raleigh.

Days later, the Rangers returned the favor with four straight of their own in the third, leaving a boisterous Hurricanes crowd in stunned disbelief. And it marked the second time in three seasons the Rangers eliminated the Hurricanes on their home ice in the second round, with the 2022 win coming in seven games.

“This puts a tough way to end a really good year,” Brind’Amour said. “These guys played their butts off all year. But this is what you’re going to remember. And that’s the hard part.”

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